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τελαμών

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Gloss: a ligature

Transliteration: telamōn

Strong’s: G9414

1. a broad strap for bearing anything
from Root ! τλα, * τλάω, whence also the hero Telamon took his name, compare Ἄτλας
2. a leathern strap or belt , for bearing both shield or sword, (Homer)
3. a broad linen bandage for wounds, (Iliad by Homer); for swathing mummies, (Herdotus Historicus) (ML)
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