ⲕⲱⲡⲓⲥ

Coptic edit

Greek hoplite (standing) fighting against a Persian archer. Both are using a kopis. Depiction in ancient kylix, 5th century BC, National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek κοπίς (kopís, “cleaver”).

Noun edit

ⲕⲱⲡⲓⲥ • (kōpis) f (plural ⲕⲱⲡⲓⲥ (kōpis))

(Sahidic, Akhmimic, Lycopolitan) sword, knife

References edit

Online Coptic Dictionary