ἴσχω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • (Epic) hold back, restrain
  • (reflexive) stay, stop
  • hold fast; keep, maintain
  • (later Greek) have

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Indo-European *si-sǵʰ-, *seǵʰ- (hold, possess, overpower, have, overcome, related to overpowering, overcome somebody).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*seǵʰ-

Gloss

hold, possess, overpower, have, overcome, related to overpowering, overcome somebody

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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