4686

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4686 σπεῖρα speira [spi’-rah] of immed. Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of 138 haireomai to choose or elect in the sense of its cognate 1507 heilisso role together; n f; AV-band 7; 7

1) anything rolled into a circle or ball, anything wound, rolled up, folded together
2) a military cohort
2a) the tenth part of legion
2a1) about 600 men i.e. legionaries
2a2) if auxiliaries either 500 or 1000
2a3) a maniple, or the thirtieth part of a legion
2b) any band, company, or detachment, of soldiers