ⲕⲱⲡⲓⲥ

Coptic

Greek hoplite (standing) fighting against a Persian archer. Both are using a kopis. Depiction in ancient kylix, 5th century BC, National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κοπίς (kopís, “cleaver”).

Noun

ⲕⲱⲡⲓⲥ • (kōpis) f (plural ⲕⲱⲡⲓⲥ (kōpis))

1. (Sahidic, Akhmimic, Lycopolitan) sword, knife

References

• Online Coptic Dictionary