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sarissophoros

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek σαρισσοφόρος (sarissophóros, “sarissa-bearer”).

Noun

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sarissophoros (plural sarissophoroi)

  1. (historical) A light cavalry unit in Ancient Greece that held a long spear for charging and was equipped with several javelins for harassing the enemy.
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