Etymology

nestor

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Today it means: A wise old man, especially one who serves as a counselor or adviser. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Νέστωρ
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromΝέστωρ
  2. English todayNestor

From Ancient Greek Νέστωρ (Néstōr), possibly from νέομαι (néomai, “to return safely”), νόστος (nóstos, “homecoming”).

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