μαχαίρι

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EtymologyEdit

Inherited from Koine Greek μαχαίριον (makhaírion), diminutive of Ancient Greek μάχαιρα (mákhaira, small sword). Doublet of μάχαιρα (máchaira).

Compare Mariupol Greek маше́р (mašjér), машэ́р (mašér).

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μαχαίρι (machaírin (plural μαχαίρια)

  1. (cutlery) knife
  2. dagger
  3. guillotine (for cutting paper)

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