Etymology

harmost

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Today it means: A governor or ruler appointed by the Spartans in the cities they subjugated. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἁρμοστής
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἁρμοστής
  2. English todayharmost

From Ancient Greek ἁρμοστής (harmostḗs). See harmony.

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