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From LSJ

Γάμος γὰρ ἀνθρώποισιν εὐκταῖον κακόν → Conubium homini inire votivum est malum → Die Ehe ist den Menschen ein erflehtes Leid

Menander, Monostichoi, 102

English (Strong)

of uncertain derivation; a sheath (of a sword): sheath.
probably from an unused root meaning to give; a present (for prostitution): gift.