ἀσελγής

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Unclear; Beekes compares this word with the Hesychian gloss ἀσάλγαν (asálgan, insolence, indifference), suggesting a possible Pre-Greek origin, but not without hesitation.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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ἀσελγής (aselgḗsm or f (neuter ἀσελγές); third declension

  1. licentious, wanton, brutal, outrageous
  2. lascivious, lewd, lustful
    Synonyms: μάργος (márgos), ὑβριστικός (hubristikós)

Declension

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Greek: ασελγής (aselgís)

Further reading

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