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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A light cavalry unit in Ancient Greece that held a long spear for charging and was equipped with several javelins for harassing the enemy. historical

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σαρισσοφόρος (sarissophóros, “sarissa-bearer”).

Related phrases

ancient greece

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