Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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The presence of the related word καττύς (kattús, piece of leather) suggests a Pre-Greek etymology, in view of the variation -σσ-/-ττ-.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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κᾰσσῡ́ω (kassū́ō)

  1. to stitch, sew together like a shoemaker
  2. (figuratively) to stitch up a plot, trap, ensnare

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