1. a pledge for the maintenance of unity, a surety, a hostage , (Herdotus Historicus), attic 2. of things, a pledge, security , τὴν γῆν ὅμηρον ἔχειν (Thucydides) derivation uncertain (ML)
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G8505 — ὅμηρος
homēros · a security treaty · Greek