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ἐγγεν-ής , ές,
2. born of the same race, kindred, S.OT1168, 1506, Inscr.Cos124; . κηδεία connexion with a kinsman, E.Supp.134. Adv. -νῶς like kinsmen, S.OT1225.
II. of qualities, inborn, innate, “νοῦςId.El.1328; σφίσιν ἐγγενὲς ἔμμεν ἀεθληταῖς ἀγαθοῖσιν 'tis in their race to be good athletes, Pi.N.10.51; πόνος . in the family, A.Ch.466 (lyr.); “τἀγγενῆ κακάS.OT1430.
III. = Lat. ingenuus, PGnom.29.
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