δεσμοφύλαξ

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From δεσμός (desmós, bonds, imprisonment) +‎ φύλαξ (phúlax, guard).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Noun[edit]

δεσμοφῠ́λᾰξ (desmophúlaxm (genitive δεσμοφῠ́λᾰκος); third declension

  1. gaoler

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Descendants[edit]

  • > Greek: δεσμοφύλακας (desmofýlakas) (inherited)

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