ΛΙΠΟΤΑΚΤΗΝ, λιποτακτην
LIPOTAKTĒN, lipotaktēn
Sounds Like: lee-poh-TAK-teen
Translations: deserter, a deserter, runaway, a runaway
From the root: ΛΙΠΟΤΑΚΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun meaning 'deserter' or 'runaway'. It refers to someone who abandons their post, duty, or allegiance, particularly in a military context. It is formed from 'λείπω' (leipo), meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon', and 'τάξις' (taxis), meaning 'order' or 'arrangement', specifically a military formation. Thus, it literally means 'one who leaves the ranks'.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 3:27
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