κλῆρος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • A lot
  • That which is assigned by lot, an allotment
  • A farm
  • An inheritance
  • The clergy

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *kleh₂- (put, lay out, deposit, lay down, overlay), *kléh₂ros.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kléh₂ros

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