"kategoros (= accuser; literally: "one who speaks against somebody before an assembly"

I used to think of the word "castigate" when I read "kategoros," but I know that's just a coincidence.
Phil | 02.14.07 - 6:59 am | #

Indeed:

http://www.etymonline.com/index....? term=castigate
Dave (Balashon) | Homepage | 02.14.07 - 8:40 am | #

It is Rashi who first suggests the alternate etymology of kategor from kara tagar. It's a nice play on words!
Meira | 02.23.07 - 8:33 pm | #

Meira -

That's interesting. Where does he say that?
Dave (Balashon) | Homepage | 02.24.07 - 7:00 pm | #