γαῦρος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Usually connected with γηθέω (gēthéō, to rejoice), γάνυμαι (gánumai, to be glad) and Middle Irish guaire (noble), all from Proto-Indo-European *geh₂w- (to rejoice).

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Adjective

γαῦρος (gaûrosm or f (neuter γαῦρον); second declension

  1. conceited, haughty, arrogant
  2. proud, gallant, exulting
  3. splendid, elegant, magnific (of athletes or ephebes)

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