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α2877Ἀπαλλάξαςhaving put aside, having put off, having abandonedMeaning [he] having persuaded to leave. Cratinus and Demosthenes and others [sc. use the word]. [sc. The related aorist infinitive is] a)palla/cai. Also [sc. attested is the subjunctive] a)palla/cwmen, meaning let us dismiss. Xenophon …Matched in translationhighmedium
α1355Ἀλλ' οὐκ ἔνεστι συκοφάντου δήγματοςbut it does not have [a charm] against an informer's bite[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to ineffectual things. It leaves out the [word] "charm". The attendant says in character that there is no spell on the ring that serves as an antidote for …Matched in translationhighmedium

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Ἀπαλλάξας

having put aside, having put off, having abandoned

Meaning [he] having persuaded to leave. Cratinus and Demosthenes and others [sc. use the word]. [sc. The related aorist infinitive is] a)palla/cai. Also [sc. attested is the subjunctive] a)palla/cwmen, meaning let us…

Ἀπαλλάξας· ἀντὶ τοῦ πείσας ἀποστῆναι. Κρατῖνος καὶ Δημοσθένης καὶ ἄλλοι. Ἀπαλλάξαι. καὶ Ἀπαλλάξωμεν, ἀντὶ τοῦ ἀφανίσωμεν. Ξενοφῶν· τῶν ἄλλων σκευῶν τὰ περισσὰ ἀπαλλάξωμεν. καὶ…

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Wm. Blake Tyrrell2

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Carl Widstrand1

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Konstantinos Kopanias1

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Nicholas Wilshere1

γ205Γέρροινwith a pair of wickersEupolis says a)po\ staurou= ["from a fence"]. And Demosthenes [writes]: "and they set the wickers on fire." And [sc. the term can also mean] places which are fenced in; also Persian shields [made] out …Matched in translationhighmedium

α4374Ἀτοπίας πλέων πρᾶγμαa matter full of absurdityMeaning [full of] a marvel. "With Chosroes enticing him to come to this point of absurdity." Meaning of irrationality, of thoughtlessness. And elsewhere: "someone would wonder at the absurdity of the man, who at …Matched in translationhighmedium

α3110ἈπεψησάμηνI wiped away[Meaning] I wiped off. For they say a)poya=n for e)kma/ssein ["to wipe off"]. Also [sc. attested is] a)pe/yhsan ["they wiped away"], [meaning] they shook off. "If [our forefathers] fell on the shoulder in some …Matched in translationhighmedium

κ682Καταξαίνειν εἰς φοινικίδαto card [someone] into purpleAristophanes [writes]: "'why do we townsmen spare the stones, not to card this man into purple?' 'How some black firebrand has boiled over on you!'" Meaning not to make him bloody with stones, as …Matched in translationhighmedium

δ843Διὰ χρόνουafter a timeMeaning after a long time. "[Trygaeus] "Does it seem to you that I would be hurt, master Hermes, if I banged Opôra after a time?" -- [Hermes] "No, not if you should drink a …Matched in translationhighmedium

γ491Γυμνότερος Ἰαλέμουmore naked than a IalemosThe *)ia/lemos [is] a nickname of a dirge. [The proverb] is applied in reference to pitiful people/things. Also [sc. attested is] "more naked than a pestle and a slough", though Aristophanes [says] "more blind". …Matched in translationhighmedium

δ181Δεκατεύεινto pay a tithe[Meaning] to give a tenth. "As to these the Greeks swore that, if they should conquer [the Persians], they would campaign [against the collaborators] and impose a tithe to the Pythian on all." "When …Matched in translationhighmedium

α3958Ἄρκτος ἢ ΒραυρωνίοιςI was a bear at the BrauroniaWomen playing the bear used to celebrate a festival for Artemis dressed in saffron robes; not older than 10 years nor less than 5; appeasing the goddess. The reason was that a wild bear …Matched in translationhighmedium

α3238Ἁπλῷ λόγῳin a simple statement[Meaning] without qualification. Also Aristotle says a(plw=s "simply," that which is true when said without any qualification. For the Ethiopian being in some respect white -- for he is white in respect to the …Matched in translationhighmedium

χ477υνκνοων—Χρήματα χρήματ' ἀνήρ πενιχρὸς δ' οὐδέποτ' ἐσθλόςmoney money (is the) man but a pauper (is) never noble[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those who are successful due to wealth. Aristodemos says [this]. And Alcaeus mentions Aristodemus: "for as Aristodamos once in Sparta", he says, "spoke a speech that was …Matched in translationhighmedium

δ319Δειλότερος τοῦ παρακύπτοντοςmore cowardly than a peeper[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference those who are extremely cowardly. For there was a certain cowardly man who, peeping out of a cave and seeing Heracles, was turned to stone; and the stone …Matched in translationhighmedium

β137Βασανίζεινto testIt does not mean abusing or punishing or whipping in the Attic [authors], but interrogating without blows and investigating the truth through words; from the goldsmith's touchstone [ba/sanos], used metaphorically. And Polybius [writes]: "then, …Matched in translationhighmedium

α3586Ἀποτεθρίακενhas unpetalledMeaning [he/she/it] plucked, made smooth. But properly [it means he/she/it] pruned fig-trees; for thria ["fig-leaves"] are the leaves of the fig-tree. Aristophanes [writes]: "which of the Odomanti has unpetalled his prick?" The Odomanti [are] …Matched in translationhighmedium

χ370ΧόεςPitchers, ChoesIt was a particular festival amongst Athenians, celebrated on the twelfth [day] of [the] month Anthesterion. But Apollodorus says that Anthesteria is the name for the festival as a whole, celebrated in honour of …Matched in translationhighmedium

δ208ΔελφίςdolphinThe fish [of that name]. Also a naval engine of war [made from] iron, or lead. Aristophanes [writes]: "before he comes upon you, hoist up your dolphins in readiness and bring your boat alongside". …Matched in translationhighmedium

α376Ἄγροικος ἐξ ἄστεοςa rustic out of town… did not make this juxtaposition idly. For he is not ashamed to call himself rustic: he insults himself as foolish and rustic in various ways; rather, first of all he is unaware that he …Matched in translationhighmedium

α1164Ἀλλ' εἴ τις ὑμῶν ἐν Σαμοθρᾴκῃ μεμυημένος ἐστιbut if there is someone among you initiated in Samothrace, now is a fine time to pray that both feet of the pursuer be put out of jointIn Samothrace there were certain initiation-rites, which they supposed efficacious as a charm against certain dangers. In that place were also the mysteries of the Corybantes and those of Hecate and the Zerinthan cave, …Matched in translationhighmedium

β173Βαστάσαςhaving raised upMeaning having approved as fit. Eupolis [writes]: "come on now, do you want to hear the composition of an ode or something in the ancient mode? You will say both. But I, after listening, …Matched in translationhighmedium

κ318ΚανοῦνbasketA small basket. At the festival of the Dionysia at Athens the well-born women used to be basket-carriers. The baskets on which they put the first-fruits of all [crops] were made of gold. [The …Matched in translationhighmedium

ε2614Ἐπιστάτηςepistates, pot-stand, trivetA bronze tripod fulfilling the function of a pot-stand; but others [say that is] a clay Hephaistos, seated at the hearths, as guardian of the fire. But some [say that it is] a long …Matched in translationhighmedium

κ1415Κεροβάτηςhorn-footed[sc. An epithet of] Pan; since he seems to have the hooves of a goat; hence he is also called "goat-feeding" and "goat-footed." Or because he has horns. Or in having a horny step; …Matched in translationhighmedium

β488Βωμολοχεύσαιτο(if one) were to play the wit at the altarMeaning [if] one were to say something vulgar or cheap. Aristophanes in Clouds on corruption of the harmonics: "[them] tuning the harmony that our fathers passed on. But if one of them were to …Matched in translationhighmedium

ει267Εἰσήρρησενwent into[Meaning he/she/it] made an entry with bad results. Aristophanes [writes]: "for ever since he went into the house for disaster." Meaning went in, rushed in, on the basis that [Kleon] had proceeded with force …Matched in translationhighmedium

ι575Ἱππόπορνεhorse-whoreInstead of 'super-whore'; [sc. used] rarely. Aristophanes [writes]: "and they say that Kallias the son of Hippofuckus fought at sea swathed in a lionskin of cunt-hair". He made, on account of his licentiousness, a …Matched in translationhighmedium

α1842ἈναγυράσιοςAnagyrasianAnagyrous is a deme of the [sc. Athenian] tribe Erechtheis, the demesman from which [is an] Anagyrasian. Also [sc. attested is the proverbial phrase] "Anagyrasian spirit". And [there is] a shrine of Anagyros in …Matched in translationhighmedium

χ364Χοάςpourings[Meaning] outpourings, offerings over corpses, or libations. An oracle has been issued that it is necessary to bring choai to the deceased of the Aitolians, year on year, and hold a festival of the …Matched in translationhighmedium

δ807ΔίαυλοςdiaulosThe [contest] having a race that is two-fold in its method of running, completing the stadion and returning. Those who run seven laps are long-race runners. For this reason, too, they are called long-course …Matched in translationhighmedium

α2082ἈνάστατοιanastatoiA type of flat-cake. These used to be made for the Arrêphoroi themselves. Certain flat-cakes called charisioi ["thank-offering cakes"] also used to be spoken of. These were mixed and made from the leftovers, and …Matched in translationhighmedium

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