ὄχανον

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • bar or band fastened crosswise on the under side of the shield, through which the bearer passed his arm

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- (hold, possess, overpower, have, overcome, related to overpowering, overcome somebody), *seǵʰ- (hold, possess, overpower, have, overcome, related to overpowering, overcome somebody).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*seǵʰ-

Gloss

hold, possess, overpower, have, overcome, related to overpowering, overcome somebody

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