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Ancient Macedonian
Etymology
Unknown. Apparently equivalent to Ancient Greek θάλασσαν (thálassan), according to Hesychius of Alexandria.
According to the DGE, it is more likely to be Pre-Greek than Ancient Macedonian. See Ancient Greek θάλασσα (thálassa) for more info.
Noun
δαλάγχαν (dalánkhan) f
- (hapax) sea (accusative singular)
Usage notes
- Only attested as a hapax in Hesychius:
5th century CE,
Hesychius Alexandreus,
Συναγωγὴ Πασῶν Λέξεων κατὰ Στοιχεῖον Β:
- δαλάγχαν· θάλασσαν
- dalánkhan; thálassan
- dalánkhan: sea
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