αγίες

Greek

Adjective

αγίες • (agíes)

  1. nominative/accusative/vocative feminine plural of άγιος (ágios)

Noun

αγίες • (agíesf

  1. nominative/accusative/vocative plural of αγία (agía)

Usage notes

  • Frequently used form since the 17th century,[1] probably under the influence of the ancient accusative plural τὰς ἁγίας (tàs hagías).

References

  1. ^ For instance, θυμίασμαKriaras, Emmanuel (1969-), Επιτομή του Λεξικού της Μεσαιωνικής Ελληνικής Δημώδους Γραμματείας (Epitomí tou Lexikoú tis Mesaionikís Ellinikís Dimódous Grammateías) [Concise Dictionary of the Kriaras' Dictionary of Medieval Vulgar Greek Literature (1100–1669) Vols. 1–14. Vols 15- under I. Kazazes.)] (in Greek), Thessaloniki: Centre for the Greek language Online edition (abbreviations) Printed edition 2022: 22 vols.)