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ἐγκρατής

ἐγκρατής

Ancient Greek

Adjective

ἐγκρατής (enkratḗs) m, f (neuter ἐγκρατές); third declension

  1. in possession of power
  2. holding fast
    1. stout, strong
  3. (with genitive) having possession of a thing, master of it
    1. master of oneself, self-controlling, self-disciplined
  4. (adverbial) with a strong hand, by force
    1. with self-control, temperately

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