χειρ

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See also: χείρ and χειρ-

Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír); doublet of χέρι (chéri).

Noun[edit]

χειρ (cheirf (plural χείρες)

  1. Katharevousa form of χέρι (chéri, hand, arm)

Usage notes[edit]

The word continues to be used in expressions such as ζητώ μια χείρα βοηθείας ("I ask for a helping hand") and in compound words.

Derived terms[edit]