Etymology of the English word hoplite
the English word
hoplitederived from the Greek word
hoplites, ὁπλίτης
derived from the Greek word
hoplon, ὅπλον (an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war))
derived from the Greek word
hepeinDate
The earliest known usage of hoplite in English dates from the 18th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
