πελταστής
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Cambridge Greek Lexicon
ShortDef
one who bears a light shield
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Headword:
πελταστής
Headword (normalized):
πελταστής
Headword (normalized/stripped):
πελταστης
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IDX:
31764
URN:
urn:cite2:scaife-viewer:dictionary-entries.atlas_v1:cambridge-greek-lexicon-31765
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