Λώϊον
finer
Translated by David Whitehead2 Nov 2008Vetting: high3 revisions
Translation
[Meaning] better.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Λώϊον· βέλτιον.
Betacode
*lw/i+on: be/ltion.
Notes
- Likewise in other lexica: see the references at Photius lambda500 Theodoridis. The headword (which must be quoted from somewhere) is a comparative adjective in the neuter nominative/accusative singular; cf. lambda 726, lambda 729, lambda 738, and under under alpha 4098, alpha 4305.
Linked from3 entries
- λ726Λώϊονbonnier[Meaning something] superior. Also [sc. attested is] 'more bonny', [meaning] superior. "More bonny the small call of a swan than a caw of jackdaws broadcast in springtime clouds."
- λ729Λῴονοςbetter[Referring to] the stronger argument.
- λ738Λῷστοςfinest[Meaning] best. Also [sc. attested as] a proper name.
Neighbouring entries
Revision history3 revisions · last 22 Apr 2013
- Revised — David Whitehead
- expanded note — David Whitehead
- expanded note, set status — Catharine Roth
- Translated — David Whitehead