The Ancient Macedonian word ὑπασπισταί
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| IPA | y.paspistaj. |
| Meaning | helper, millitary term |
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Homeric Greek: ἀσπίς
‘shield’ |
| Synonyms | διμοιρίτης, διμάχαι, δεκαστάτηρος, ἴλη, ἰλάρχης |
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Hesychios A special millitary unit, carrying the millitary equipment. The word has no etymological peculiarity (shield bearer), but can be considered Macedonian because its specific usage within the Macedonian army. |
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