Metretes
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metretes is a noun meaning plural of metrete.
Meaning
plural of metrete.
More Meanings
- Synonym of metrete.
Example Sentences
Theoretically each vase held a metretes (the largest standard liquid measure) […]
Applying this to I 33 we note that the 4 επι hold 3 ½ metretai, or less than 1 metretes each.
[…] a jar, of two metretai; a bronze jug, of four choes, and spouted cup; a tray for cups, and a second one; […]
Aelius N.N., who is probably the lessor, has agreed to sell the olive and grain produce of property belonging to him at a price of four metretai of olive oil, three artabas of black olives, and a third of the grain produced.
Word Forms
- metretai
Synonyms for metretes
Depending on context, synonyms include metrete.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metreta, metron, metrete, metra, myriameter, meter.
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