aîsa

aîsa agr. αἶσᾰ

From the root of αἰτέω (aitéō, “to ask for, beg”) and *αἶτος (*aîtos, “something given: allotment, share”) (from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ey- (“to give, take”)) +‎ -ῐᾰ (-ia). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. Cognate with Oscan aitis (“part, portion”). Likely related to οἶτος (oîtos). Compare Proto-Germanic *hlutą (“lot; fate”) for the semantics.

Pronunciation IPA^(key): /âi̯.sa/ → /ˈɛ.sa/ → /ˈe.sa/

Noun

αἶσᾰ • (aîsa) f (genitive αἴσης); first declension

1. destiny, fate [ synonyms ▲]

   Synonyms: μοῖρα (moîra), οἶτος (oîtos), τύχη (túkhē)

2. (personified) a goddess of destiny
3. portion, morsel