noun · masculinefirst declension
zygostatēs
zygostatēs m (genitive zygostatae)
Classical[zyˈɡɔs.ta.teːs]Ecclesiastical[d͡ziˈɡɔs.ta.tes]
Meaning
- a master of the weights, weighmaster
529 C.E. — Justinian I, Corpus Juris Civilis: Codex Justinianus, 10.73.2
It is settled that when any doubt arises with reference to the purity of the solidi paid, the dispute shall be decided by the officer styled zygostat in Greek, who is appointed in each city, and who shall render his decision to the best of his ability and information.
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | zygostatēs | zygostatae |
| genitive | zygostatae | zygostatārum |
| dative | zygostatae | zygostatīs |
| accusative | zygostatēn | zygostatās |
| ablative | zygostatē | zygostatīs |
| vocative | zygostatē | zygostatae |
zўgostătes, ae, m., = ζυγοστάτης,
I. a master of the weights, weigh-master, Cod. Th. 12, 7, 2; Cod. Just. 10, 71, 2.
Origins
From Ancient Greek ζυγοστάτης (zugostátēs, “public weigher”).