Etymology

lochage

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Today it means: The head of a lochos in Ancient Greece; an officer or commander. Full definition →

First used 17th c.Ancient Greek λοχαγός
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromλοχαγός
  2. English todaylochage

From Ancient Greek λοχαγός (lokhagós).

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekλοχαγός all →

lochagos

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. The head of a lochos in Ancient Greece; an officer or commander.

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