ἀργεϊφόντης

Ancient Greek

proper noun
Definitions
  • epithet of Hermes, literal meaning uncertain (see Etymology above)

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek Ἄργος + Ancient Greek φόνος (murder, slaughter, mortal blow, homicide), ἀργῆς + Ancient Greek φόνος (murder, slaughter, mortal blow, homicide), ἀργός (white, not working, bright, shining) + Ancient Greek φαίνω (appear, bring to light, show, I shine, shining, shine, cause to appear, denounce, I show shine, clear).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φαίνω

Gloss

appear, bring to light, show, I shine, shining, shine, cause to appear, denounce, I show shine, clear

Concept
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