the word "hypaspists"

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spitamenes
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the word "hypaspists"

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Is the word "Hypaspists" pronounced the way it is spelled? It's really strange when you say it out loud.
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Hype-ass-pissed?
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agesilaos wrote:Hype-ass-pissed?
And, judging by the general behaviour of the Macedonians, that's about right! :D

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Re: the word "hypaspists"

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Greetings,

I needed a chuckle today!

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