Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂erk-. Cognates include Old Armenian արգել (argel, obstacle) and Latin arceō.

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Verb edit

ᾰ̓ρκέω (arkéō)

  1. to ward off, keep off
  2. to defend [+dative]
  3. to assist, succour
  4. to suffice, be enough (for), satisfy
  5. to be strong enough, avail, hold out
  6. (passive voice) to be satisfied with

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