- ἔγκληρος
- hereditary
- 1. having a lot or share in a thing, c. gen., [Refs 5th c.BC]; λαχεῖν ἔγκληρά τινι to have an equal share with another, [Refs 5th c.BC]
2. having a share of an inheritance, an heir, heiress , [Refs 5th c.BC]
3. ἔγκληρος εὐνή a marriage which brings wealth , [Refs 5th c.BC]; ἔγκ. πεδία land possessed as an inheritance , [Refs 5th c.BC] (ML)