ἀγκαλίς

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Ancient Macedonian

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Etymology

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Apparently synonymous with Ancient Greek δρέπανον (drépanon, sickle), according to Hesychius of Alexandria. Cognate to Ancient Greek ἀγκάλη (ankálē, bent arm).

Noun

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ἀγκαλίς (ankalís)

  1. (hapax) sickle

Usage notes

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  • Only attested as a hapax in Hesychius:
    • 5th century CE, Hesychius Alexandreus, Συναγωγὴ Πασῶν Λέξεων κατὰ Στοιχεῖον Α:
      ἀγκαλίς· ἄχθος. καὶ δρέπανον Μακεδόνες
      ankalís; ákhthos. kaì drépanon Makedónes
      ankalís: a burden; also 'sickle', according to the Macedonians

Further reading

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