- Original: ἔθος - Transliteration: Ethos - Phonetic: eth'-os - Definition: 1. custom 2. usage prescribed by law, institute, prescription, rite - Origin: from G1486 - TDNT entry: 08:12,2 - Part(s) of speech: Noun Neuter - Strong's: From G1486 ; a usage (prescribed by habit or law): - custom manner be wont. Total KJV Occurrences: 12 • custom, 2 Luke 1:9; Luke 2:42 • customs, 5 Act 6:14; Act 16:21; Act 21:21; Act 26:3; Act 28:17 • manner, 4 Joh 19:40; Act 15:1; Act 25:16; Hebrews 10:25 • wont, 1 Luke 22:39