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hieromnemon en · NOUN

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἱερομνήμων (hieromnḗmōn), from ἱερός (hierós, “sacred”) + μνήμων (mnḗmōn, “mindful, remembering”, from μνήμη (mnḗmē)).

Meanings

1. (historical, qualifier:Ancient Greece) The sacred secretary or recorder sent by each state belonging to the Amphictyonic Council, along with the deputy or minister.
2. (historical) A magistrate who had charge of religious matters, as at Byzantium.

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