ἐπίορκος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐπι- (epi-) +‎ ὅρκος (hórkos)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἐπίορκος (epíorkosm or f (neuter ἐπίορκον); second declension

  1. sworn falsely (of oaths)
  2. forsworn, perjured
  3. (nominalized, masculine) false oath, bootless oath

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