See also: ασελγής

Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

Unclear; Beekes compares this word with the Hesychian gloss ἀσάλγαν (asálgan, insolence, indifference), suggesting a possible Pre-Greek origin, but not without hesitation.

Pronunciation edit

 

Adjective edit

ἀσελγής (aselgḗsm or f (neuter ἀσελγές); third declension

  1. licentious, wanton, brutal, outrageous
  2. lascivious, lewd, lustful
    Synonyms: μάργος (márgos), ὑβριστικός (hubristikós)

Declension edit

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Greek: ασελγής (aselgís)

Further reading edit