χειρόομαι

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From χείρ (kheír, hand) +‎ -όω (-óō).

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Verb

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χειρόομαι (kheiróomai)

  1. to conquer, overpower, subdue
    • 460 BCE – 420 BCE, Herodotus, Histories 1.211:
      ὡς ἐχειρώσαντο τοὺς ἐναντίους, κλιθέντες ἐδαίνυντο, πληρωθέντες δὲ φορβῆς καὶ οἴνου ηὗδον
      hōs ekheirṓsanto toùs enantíous, klithéntes edaínunto, plērōthéntes dè phorbês kaì oínou hēûdon
      When they conquered their enemies, they sat down and feasted, and after they had their fill of food and wine they fell asleep.

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