ἀσκάντης

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • ἀκχάνθαρ (akkhánthar), σκάνθαν (skánthan)

Etymology

The variations prove a Pre-Greek origin, rather than vulgar or popular origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἀσκάντης • (askántēs) m (genitive ἀσκάντου); first declension

  1. pallet
  2. bier
    Synonym: φέρετρον (phéretron)

Inflection

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