"holcad" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈhɒlkæd/ Forms: holcads [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὁλκάς (holkás). Compare hulk. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ὁλκάς}} Ancient Greek ὁλκάς (holkás) Head templates: {{en-noun}} holcad (plural holcads)
  1. (historical) A large merchantman ship in Ancient Greece. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-holcad-en-noun-jjjjGUdL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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