Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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According to Frisk and DELG, from the verb σαίνω (saínō, to wag; flatter).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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σᾰ́ννᾱς (sánnāsm (genitive σᾰ́ννου); first declension

  1. zany, fool, buffoon

Inflection

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Latin: sanna

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