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Webster 1913 Edition

Hypaspist

Hy-pas′pist

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Noun.

[Gr. [GREEK].]

(Gr. Antiq.)

A shield-bearer or armor-bearer.

Mitford.

Webster 1828 Edition

Hypaspist

HYPAS'PIST

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Noun.

[Gr. a shield.] A soldier in the armies of Greece, armed in a particular manner.