πλάνος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

    From πλανάω (planáō, to wander).

    Pronunciation

     

    Adjective

    πλάνος • (plánosm or f (neuter πλάνον); second declension

    1. leading astray, cheating, deceiving
    2. (nominalized, masculine) synonym of πλάνη (plánē, wandering, roaming)
    3. (nominalized, masculine) deceiver, impostor

    Declension

    Quotations

    • 55 CE – 56 CE, Paul the Apostle, Second Epistle to the Corinthians 6:8:
      διὰ δόξης καὶ ἀτιμίας, διὰ δυσφημίας καὶ εὐφημίας· ὡς πλάνοι, καὶ ἀληθεῖς·
      dià dóxēs kaì atimías, dià dusphēmías kaì euphēmías; hōs plánoi, kaì alētheîs;
      • Translation by KJV
        By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;

    Derived terms

    Descendants

    • Latin: planus (tramp)

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