ἱστοπέδη

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • piece of wood set in the keel to which the mast was bound, or, a hole in the keel for stepping the mast

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek ἱστός (web, mast, tissue, loom, beam) + Ancient Greek πέδη (shackle, fetter).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πέδη

Gloss

shackle, fetter

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