cleped

Meanings

• Verb

  A term used in ancient Greece to describe the act of giving a name to something or someone.

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Synonyms

blab , designate , dub , name , grass , snitch

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Variants

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clepe , cleped , clepes , cleping , ycleped , yclept

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'klepomai' meaning 'I steal' or 'I hide', possibly due to the idea of giving a name being a way of claiming ownership or hiding an identity.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cleped' is rarely used outside of the context of ancient Greek mythology and etymology.

2. The Greek god Hermes was also known as the 'God of Thieves' due to his association with thieves and his ability to move quickly and unnoticed.

3. The lyre, which was associated with Hermes, was the ancient Greek version of a harp and was often depicted in art and literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Naming: The process of giving a name to a person, place, or thing.

2. Etymology: The study of the origin and meaning of words.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the god Hermes was often depicted as the messenger of the gods and the protector of travelers and thieves. He was also the god of trade and commerce, and was believed to be the inventor of the lyre. Cleped was used in the context of Hermes bestowing names upon various objects and creatures.

How to Memorize "cleped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the ancient Greeks gathering around a table, debating the names of various objects and bestowing them with the term 'cleped'. Visualize the god Hermes presiding over the gathering, bestowing names upon various creatures and objects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'cleped' with the idea of naming and claiming ownership. Remember that it comes from the Greek word 'klepomai', which means 'I steal' or 'I hide'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cleped is the Greek word for naming, like Hermes bestowing names on his creations'.

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