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διαμετρέω

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Gloss: to measure out

Transliteration: diametreō

Strong’s: G6848

1. to measure through, out or off , χῶρον δ. to measure lists for combat, (Iliad by Homer):—;Pass., ἡμέρα διαμεμετρημένη measured by the clepsydra , (Demosthenes Orator)
2. to measure out in portions, distribute , (Xenophon Historicus), etc.:—;Mid. to have measured out to one, receive as one's share , (Oracle quoted in Herdotus Historicus) (ML)
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