ἔγκειμαι

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ἐν- (en-) +‎ κεῖμαι (keîmai). Serves as the passive of ἐντίθημι (entíthēmi).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Verb[edit]

ἔγκειμαι (énkeimai)

  1. to lie in, be wrapped in (clothes)
  2. to be involved in
  3. to press upon (an enemy)
  4. to be urgent
  5. to insist upon
  6. to be devoted to

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