ἀκρέα

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Ancient Macedonian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Apparently equivalent to Ancient Greek παῖς θήλεια (paîs thḗleia, female child), according to Hesychius. Cognate to Ancient Greek κόρη (kórē, girl).

Noun[edit]

ἀκρέα (akréaf

  1. (hapax) girl, female child

Usage notes[edit]

  • Only attested as a hapax in Hesychius:
    • AD 5th C., Hesychius Alexandreus, Συναγωγὴ Πασῶν Λέξεων κατὰ Στοιχεῖον Α:
      ἀκρέα· παῖς θήλεια. Μακεδόνες.
      akréa; paîs thḗleia. Makedónes.
      akréa: female child, according to the Macedonians

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