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 He’sychasts (pron. He’-se-kasts).Hetman. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Hetærism (3 syl.).
 
Prostitution.   1
   The Greek hetaira (a concubine). According to Plato, “Meretrix, specioso nomine rem odiosam denotante.” (Plut. et Athen.)   2
 


 He’sychasts (pron. He’-se-kasts).Hetman. 

 
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