ἀρφύς

Ancient Macedonian

Etymology

Unknown. Apparently synonymous with Ancient Greek ἱμάς (himás), according to Hesychius of Alexandria.

The reading of the Hesychian gloss is not entirely clear: Μακεδόνες may also refer to a play of that name by Strattis.

Noun

ἀρφύς (arphús)

1. (hapax) (leather) strap

Usage notes

• Only attested as a hapax in Hesychius:
  • 5th century CE, Hesychius Alexandreus, Συναγωγὴ Πασῶν Λέξεων κατὰ Στοιχεῖον Α:

    ἀρφύς· ἱμάς. Μακεδόνες

    arphús; himás. Makedónes

    arphús: (leather) strap, according to the Macedonians

Further reading

• Hesychius' Lexicon: α