ἔγκειμαι

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐν- (en-) +‎ κεῖμαι (keîmai). Serves as the passive of ἐντίθημι (entíthēmi).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἔγκειμαι • (énkeimai)

  1. to lie in, be wrapped in (clothes)
  2. to be involved in
  3. to press upon (an enemy)
  4. to be urgent
  5. to insist upon
  6. to be devoted to

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