Δωροδόκος
bribe-receiver
Translated by David Whitehead11 May 2003Vetting: high4 revisions
Translation
[Meaning one who is] accepting bribes.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Δωροδόκος· δῶρα δεχόμενος.
Betacode
*dwrodo/kos: dw=ra dexo/menos.
Notes
- Likewise in other lexica.
cf. generally delta 1469, delta 1470 (and for specific individuals alpha 3069, sigma 1248, sigma 1257).
Linked from6 entries
- δ227Δεξίδωροιbribe-receivers[Meaning] bribe-takers. "[...] and he gave his right [hand] to him": a construction.
- δ1455Δωρησάμενος χρήμασι μεγάλοιςhaving been presented with great sums of moneyMeaning [he] having accepted bribes/gifts.
- δ1465ΔωριστίDorian-fashion, Dorian-modeThat is, in bribe-fashion. Aristophanes [writes]: "[they say that he was apt] to fit only the Dorian-mode harmony as regards the lyre, and not be willing to accept any other."
- δ1467Δωρογραφήpublic prosecution for briberyWhenever one of the [sc. Athenian] politicians was accused of having taken bribes, the complaint against him used to have two descriptions, both "bribe-taking" [dwrodoki/a] and "public prosecution for bribery."
- δ1468Δωροδοκηθένταmatters corrupted by bribery[no gloss]
- δ1469Δωροδοκήσανταhaving engaged in bribery[The word means] not only to give bribes and use them persuasively, but also to take them. "[Him] having engaged in bribery out of Mytilene to the tune of more than six mnai."
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- Translated — David Whitehead