χειρ

See also: χείρ and χειρ-

Greek

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír); doublet of χέρι (chéri).

Noun

χειρ • (cheir) f (plural χείρες)

  1. Katharevousa form of χέρι (chéri, hand, arm)

Usage notes

The word continues to be used in expressions such as ζητώ μια χείρα βοηθείας ("I ask for a helping hand") and in compound words.

Derived terms

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