ἄλοχος

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Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

ἁ- (ha-, alpha copulativum) +‎ λόχος (lókhos, lying down). The initial /h/ of the prefix is lost due to Grassmann's Law.

Noun

ᾰ̓́λοχος (álokhosf (genitive ᾰ̓λόχου); second declension

  1. partner of one's bed, wife
  2. concubine
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Etymology 2

ἀ- (a-, alpha privativum) +‎ λέχος (lékhos, marriage bed)

Noun

ᾰ̓́λοχος (álokhosf (genitive ᾰ̓λόχου); second declension

  1. unwed woman
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