Hypaspist Definition

noun

A lightly-armoured military unit in Ancient Greece, who often served the purpose of distracting the foe from the frontline while holding an aspis and a spear, allowing the more mobile cavalry to strike the enemy from the flanks.

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Other Word Forms of Hypaspist

Noun

Singular:
hypaspist
Plural:
hypaspistai, hypaspists

Origin of Hypaspist

  • From Ancient Greek ὑπασπιστής (hupaspistēs, “shield bearer”).

    From Wiktionary

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