ⲑⲩⲣⲱⲛ

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Coptic[edit]

A hoplite by painter Alkimachos, on an Attic red-figure vase, c. 460 BC. Shield has a curtain which serves as a protection from arrows.

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Ancient Greek [Term?], alternative form of θυρεός (thureós).

Noun[edit]

ⲑⲩⲣⲱⲛ (thurōnm (plural ⲑⲩⲣⲱⲛ (thurōn))

  1. shield