ἀσκάντης

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

The variations prove a Pre-Greek origin, rather than vulgar or popular origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἀσκάντης (askántēsm (genitive ἀσκάντου); first declension

  1. pallet
  2. bier
    Synonym: φέρετρον (phéretron)

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