See also: χείρ and χειρ-

Greek edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír); doublet of χέρι (chéri).

Noun edit

χειρ (cheirf (plural χείρες)

  1. Katharevousa form of χέρι (chéri, hand, arm)

Usage notes edit

The word continues to be used in expressions such as ζητώ μια χείρα βοηθείας ("I ask for a helping hand") and in compound words.

Derived terms edit