σπυρίς

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

According to Beekes, it can be hardly related to σπάρτον (spárton, rope), as the variation points to a Pre-Greek origin.

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Noun

σπῠρίς (spŭrísf (genitive σπῠρίδος); third declension

  1. A large basket, a creel used for transport money
  2. (then) a basket to expend provisions (after Latin sportula)

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