Ἀφηλικέστερος
rather superannuated
Translated by William Hutton22 Nov 2000Vetting: high6 revisions
Translation
"Caesar dismissed those of his troops who were rather superannuated but put on shows for those who were of an age suitable for military service".1
Arrian [writes]: "[...] since the protectorship of that superannuated child was about to come to them, and on the pretext of [acting for] him they could treat their subjects in any way they pleased."2
And elsewhere: "one a youth, the other more superannuated".3
Also [sc. attested is] "superannuated [person]"4: the old person. Some use the term to refer to a child not yet of the lawful age of majority, but this must be avoided. For it is [properly] spoken of an older person.
Arrian [writes]: "[...] since the protectorship of that superannuated child was about to come to them, and on the pretext of [acting for] him they could treat their subjects in any way they pleased."2
And elsewhere: "one a youth, the other more superannuated".3
Also [sc. attested is] "superannuated [person]"4: the old person. Some use the term to refer to a child not yet of the lawful age of majority, but this must be avoided. For it is [properly] spoken of an older person.