ἐπιγράφω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐπι- (epi-) +‎ γράφω (gráphō).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἐπιγράφω • (epigráphō)

  1. to mark the surface of, barely pierce, graze
  2. to mark, put a mark on
  3. to write upon, inscribe
  4. (law) to set down the penalty or damages in the title of an indictment
  5. (middle voice) to have one's name registered
  6. (middle voice) to assume a name

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Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: επιγράφω (epigráfo)
  • Gothic: 𐌿𐍆𐌰𐍂𐌼𐌴𐌻𐌾𐌰𐌽 (ufarmēljan) (calque)

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