ἀδῆ

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Ancient Macedonian

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Etymology

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Apparently synonymous with Ancient Greek οὐρανός (ouranós), according to Hesychius. Cognate to Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (aithḗr, upper air).

Noun

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ἀδῆ (adê)

  1. (hapax) sky, heaven

Usage notes

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  • Only attested as a hapax in Hesychius:
    • 5th century CE, Hesychius Alexandreus, Συναγωγὴ Πασῶν Λέξεων κατὰ Στοιχεῖον Α:
      ἀδῆ· οὐρανός. Μακεδόνες
      adê; ouranós. Makedónes
      adê: the sky, according to the Macedonians

Further reading

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