ἄστεγος

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Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

From ἀ- (a-, not; without) +‎ στέγος (stégos, roof).

Adjective

ἄστεγος (ástegosm or f (neuter ἄστεγον); second declension

  1. without roof, houseless
  2. unprotected, exposed
Declension

Etymology 2

From ἀ- (a-, not; without) +‎ στέγω (stégō, to cover closely, hold) +‎ -ος (-os).

Adjective

ἄστεγος (ástegosm or f (neuter ἄστεγον); second declension

  1. not holding
  2. (figuratively) unable to keep one's mouth shut
Declension

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