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Headword: *sa/rissa
Adler number: sigma,132
Translated headword: sarissa
Vetting Status: high
Translation:
A type of Greek javelin.
A long Macedonian spear.
Greek Original:
*sa/rissa: ei)=dos a)konti/ou *(ellhnikou=. do/ru makro\n para\ *makedo/si.
Notes:
While the second gloss (a marginal addition in ms.A) refines the first considerably, "pike" is the most satisfactory modern equivalent. The most striking feature of the sari(s)sa was certainly its length, up to 12 cubits (18 feet).
See also under sigma 1532.
References:
M.M. Markle, "The Macedonian sarissa, spear and related armour", American Journal of Archaeology 81 (1977) 323-339
M.M. Markle, "Use of the Macedonian sarissa by Philip and Alexander of Macedon", ib. 82 (1978) 483-497
Keywords: definition; geography; military affairs; science and technology; trade and manufacture
Translated by: David Whitehead on 19 December 2000@05:05:36.
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Catharine Roth (set status) on 28 November 2004@23:01:09.
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