οἴαξ

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Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Indo-European *h₂oyHseh₂ (shaft) or similar. Cognates include Sanskrit ईषा (īṣā́) and Hittite 𒄭𒅖𒊭𒀭 (ḫi-iš-ša-an).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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οἴᾱξ (oíāxm (genitive οἴᾱκος); third declension

  1. tiller, the handle of the rudder
  2. helm
  3. rings of a yoke, through which cords for guiding oxen

Inflection

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: οίακας (oíakas)
  • Vulgar Latin: *oiācem

References

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