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单词 peltast
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Definition of peltast in English:

peltast

noun ˈpɛltast
Classical History
  • A foot soldier equipped with a pelta and javelin.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin peltasta foot soldier equipped with a pelta from ancient Greek πελταστής, either from πελτάζειν to serve as a peltast (from πέλτη) + -τής, suffix forming agent nouns, or from πέλτη + -στής.

Definition of peltast in US English:

peltast

nounˈpɛltast
Classical History
  • A foot soldier equipped with a pelta and javelin.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin peltasta foot soldier equipped with a pelta from ancient Greek πελταστής, either from πελτάζειν to serve as a peltast (from πέλτη) + -τής, suffix forming agent nouns, or from πέλτη + -στής.

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