Λίνα
flaxes, flaxen threads
Translated by Craig Gibson11 Nov 2008Vetting: high2 revisions
Translation
[Meaning] nets.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Λίνα· τὰ δίκτυα.
Betacode
*li/na: ta\ di/ktua.
Notes
- cf. lambda 572. The present plural is evidently quoted from somewhere.
Linked from2 entries
- λ566Λίνον λίνῳ συνάπτειςyou are joining linen with linen[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who mix similar things, or who are deceived and demand [something] back. Strattis in Rivers [sc. uses the phrase].
- λ572Λίνοςflax, flaxen thread[Meaning] a net. But [sc. when attested as a proper name] 'Linos' [is] a philosopher among Thebans.
Neighbouring entries
Revision history2 revisions · last 19 Apr 2013
- Revised — David Whitehead
- tweaks; more keywords — David Whitehead
- Translated — Craig Gibson