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διφθέρα διφθέρα, ἡ, δέφω a prepared hide, tanned skin, piece of leather, Hdt.; opp. to δέρρις (an undressed hide), Thuc.:— διφθέραι were used for writing-material in ancient times, before papyrus came in, Hdt. a leathern garment such as peasants wore, Ar., Plat. a wallet, bag, Xen. in pl. skins used as tents, Xen.

ShortDef

a prepared hide, tanned skin, piece of leather

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Headword:

διφθέρα

Headword (normalized):

διφθέρα

Headword (normalized/stripped):

διφθερα

IDX:

8598

URN:

urn:cite2:scaife-viewer:dictionary-entries.atlas_v1:middle-liddell.perseus-eng2-n8601

Key:

difqe/ra

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