Μεθείς
having released
Translated by Catharine Roth13 Feb 2006Vetting: high2 revisions
Translation
[Meaning one who is] allowing, letting go.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Μεθείς· ἐῶν, ἀφίων.
Betacode
*meqei/s: e)w=n, a)fi/wn.
Notes
Linked from5 entries
- μ415Μεθέσθαιto dismiss[Meaning] to abandon. Sophocles [writes]: "and allow men who are your friends to rule your intentions; dismiss these thoughts."
- μ417Μεθεῖναιto release[Meaning] to let go, to neglect.
- μ425Μεθιεμένουςletting go[Meaning them] allowing, handing over.
- μ426Μεθίετοwas let go[Meaning he/she/it] was sent out, was sent away. Also [sc. attested is] meqie/mena ['things released'], meaning [things] being thrown, [things] being sent.
- μ427Μεθίειabandons, gives up, relinquishes[Meaning he/she/it] neglects, leaves alone. Also [sc. attested is] meqi/eis ["abandoning"], meaning [one who is] repressing. "[...] nor abandoning war, because of being a bloody and violent man."
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Revision history2 revisions · last 14 May 2013
- Revised — David Whitehead
- expanded note — David Whitehead
- Translated — Catharine Roth