Etymology

hyperaspist

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Today it means: One who holds a shield over another; a defender. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ὑπερασπιστής
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromὑπερασπιστής
  2. English todayhyperaspist

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὑπερασπιστής (huperaspistḗs).

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