ζευγῖται

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Plural form of ζευγίτης, two origins have been suggested. The first from ζεῦγος (zeûgos, “pair of yoked animals”) a reference to the class' ability to upkeep two oxen. The second from ζευγίτης (zeugítēs, “soldiers in the same rank”), as individuals from this class served together in the phalanx.

Pronunciation

 

• IPA^(key): /zdeu̯.ɡîː.tai̯/ → /zeβˈʝi.tɛ/ → /zevˈʝi.te/

• (5^th BCE Attic) IPA^(key): /zdeu̯.ɡîː.tai̯/
• (1^st CE Egyptian) IPA^(key): /zewˈɡi.tɛ/
• (4^th CE Koine) IPA^(key): /zeβˈʝi.tɛ/
• (10^th CE Byzantine) IPA^(key): /zevˈʝi.te/
• (15^th CE Constantinopolitan) IPA^(key): /zevˈʝi.te/

Noun

ζευγῖται • (zeugîtai)

1. plural of ζευγίτης (zeugítēs)
2. The third of four classes from Solon's Constitution, who owned land that produced two hundred medimnes.