Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From λύτρον (lútron, ransom) +‎ -όω (-óō, verb-forming suffix)

Pronunciation

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Verb

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λυτρόω (lutróō)

  1. to release on receipt of a ransom, hold to ransom, for such a sum as is agreed on, redeem a pledge, release by payment of ransom, redeem, to be ransomed
  2. (passive voice) to be released from an obligation
  3. (mistranslation of hebrew) to "break the neck"

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