χαΐνης

Greek

Etymology

From Turkish hain (“deceitful, traitor”), from Arabic خائن (ḵẖāʼin, “disloyal, betrayer”).

Noun

χαΐνης • (chaḯnis) m (plural χαΐνηδες)

1. (Cretan) fugitive, mutineer, outlaw; partisan, rebel, insurgent

   Synonyms: αντάρτης (antártis), επαναστάτης (epanastátis), φυγόδικος (fygódikos)

2. (Cretan, slang) slacker