English
harmost
Harmost comes from Ancient Greek ἁρμοστής.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEἁρμοστήςharmostḗs
- Englishtodayharmost
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEἁρμοστήςharmostḗs
- Englishtodayharmost
Every English word from Ancient Greek ἁρμοστής
Today it means
noun A governor or ruler appointed by the Spartans in the cities they subjugated.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek ἁρμοστής / harmost