Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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It is unclear whether the verbal stem originally ended in a velar or in a dental. The etymology remains unknown; connection with νάκη (nákē, woolen skin) cannot be proven. According to Beekes, the verb is probably Pre-Greek. Borrowed as Latin: naccae (fullers), perhaps from *νάκται (*náktai).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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νᾰ́σσω (nássō)

  1. (transitive) to press, squeeze close, stamp down
  2. (transitive) to stuff quite full, cram, pack
    Synonym: σάττω (sáttō)

Inflection

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Derived terms

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Further reading

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