ekecheiria

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἐκεχειρία (ekekheiría, “armistice, truce”), from ἔχω (ékhō, “hold back”) and χείρ (kheír, “hand”), with kh > k by Grassmann's Law. === Noun === ekecheiria (historical) A truce around the time of the ancient Olympic Games to protect the hosts, competitors, and spectators. ==== Alternative forms ==== ekekheiria