γυναικονόμος

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

γῠνή (gunḗ, woman) +‎ νόμος (nómos, law)

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Noun[edit]

γῠναικονόμος (gunaikonómosm (genitive γῠναικονόμου); second declension

  1. supervisor of women, the title of magistrate at Athens who maintains manners among women

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Descendants[edit]

  • Latin: gynaeconomus

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