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γ4ΓάγγηςGangesA king of the Ethiopians, whom Alexander [the Great] killed, "[...] 10 cubits tall, with a youthful beauty that no other man has yet matched, son of the river Ganges. His father would flood …highmedium
γ12ΓάϊοςGaiusEmperor of [the] Romans. At first he handled the affairs of the empire in a high-minded fashion and dealt with his subordinates professionally. But after two years he deviated from human nature and, in …highlong
γ13Γάϊος ΛαυτώριοςGaius Laetorius, Gaios LautoriosCognomen Marcus. The Romans' hatred of knavery and their lack of mercy towards those who trespass the common values and customs of human nature are illustrated by this man. For he was appointed tribunus …highlong
γ19Γάλα ὀρνίθωνbirds' milk[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who enjoy excessively good fortune and have acquired everything. Or to things which are scarce. He is saying, we will provide those benefits which are scarce …highmedium
γ20Γάλαmilk[Milk] disperses the conspiracies of hostile people. Milk is a fosterer of mild manners.highshort
γ29Γαλῆweasel[Meaning] the animal [of that name]. By some it is called kerdw/ and i(lari/a. The noun is equal in numerical value [in] 'justice' [di/kh], 'weasel' [galh=], 'pains' [a)/lgh]; for it consists of the same …highshort
γ34Γαλῇ χιτώνa chiton for a weaselThis [sc. proverb] is applied to those who are unjust and are conceding nothing. It is similar to: "a saffron-robe is not fitting for a weasel".highshort
γ68Γαστήρbelly, stomach[Meaning] the gut/intestine. Homer throughout calls [sc. this body-part] bellies, not guts/intestines. And [sc. there is] a proverb: "you cite for me the belly, noblest reproach of all, when full it is lighter, but …highshort
γ69Γαστρίζεσθαιto be gorged[Meaning] to be nourished rather magnificently.highshort
γ71Γαστριμαργίαgluttony["Gluttony"] and [sc. also attested is the related adjective] "gluttonous", [meaning] insatiable. Also [sc. attested is the related adverb] "gluttonously", [meaning] insatiably. Look in the [entry on] daitros ["carver"].highshort
γ72Γάστριςglutton[Meaning] one who lacks self-control concerning his stomach. Thus they also call someone who has tapeworms.highshort
γ73Γαῦλοςparasite, stooge, merchant-ship, bucket, pail[Meaning] one living off others or one easily cheated. Or a sort of Phoenician cargo vessel, or a light vessel. But gaulo/s, oxytone, [is] the shepherd's vessel, which receives the milk. Herodotos [writes]: "and …highshort
γ75δοτικῇprides oneself [on][Used] with a dative. [Meaning he/she/it] glories [in], exults [in], has confidence [in].highshort
γ76Γαυροειδήςproud-looking[Meaning] haughty.highshort
γ77Γαῦρονdisdainful, haughty, undaunted[Meaning] stubborn, great, unswerving, unswayed. Aristophanes [in] Frogs [writes]: "for there is nothing so haughty as Herakles." Agathias [writes]: "Belisarius produced a greater and more undaunted undertaking, and was glad of the victory." And …highshort
γ78Γαῦροςhaughty"But he, being a haughty man and arrogant and habituated to military campaigns and regarding the principal good in human affairs [to be] honor and fame and overflowing wealth, and to possess for himself …highmedium
γ89Γεγαννυμένοςexulting in[Meaning one who is] glorying in. "How was a man exulting from childhood in royal pomp and great flattery and choosing a very barbarous way of life thus disposed?"highshort
γ92Γεγηροτροφηκώςold-age-cherishing[Meaning one who is] caring for [someone] in old age.highshort
γ98ΓεδεώνGideonA general of the Hebrews. When he intended to go to war with the Midianites and the Arabs and Amalekites, God stood over him [in a dream] and advised that he lead the army …highmedium
γ99ΓεδεώνGideonJudge of Israel, he smote Midian with those who had stood out in the drinking and also Oreb and Zeeb and Zebah and Zalmunna their leaders; and he tore down the fortress of Peniel, …highshort
γ100ΓέενναGeena, Gehenna, Ge-Hinnom[The place of] retribution.highshort
γ106Γελασείονταbeing ready to laugh[Meaning him] being inclined to laugh, wanting to laugh.highshort
γ107ΓελασείωI want to laugh[Meaning] I am desirous of laughing. Damascius [writes]: "now the outcome of this deed will offer an excellent laugh even for one who does not at all want to laugh."highshort
γ109Γελαστήςderider[Meaning] one who laughs at [someone or something]. "I have not come as a derider, Oedipus, nor to reproach any of your earlier faults." Creon [Author, Myth] says [this].highshort
γ112Γελλοῦς παιδοφιλωτέραmore overfond of children than GelloShe died unseasonably, and they imagined that her ghost went to children and to those [who had suffered] unseasonable deaths.highshort
γ114ΓελῷοςGeloanAn ethnic [adjective]. Also [sc. attested is the genitive plural] "of Geloans", [meaning] of peoples. Also [sc. attested is] ge/lws ["laughter"], [meaning] joy.highshort
γ116Γέλως πλατύςbroad laughterThe Persian "had driven to such an extent of insolence as to pour broad scorn upon his informants." Simocat[t]a says [this].highshort
γ117Γέλως συγκροτούσιοςclamorous laughterThat which is disorderly and disrespectful; from a metaphor of laughter made with a clamor [krotos] of hands and feet.highshort
γ118Γέλοιοςlaughable[Meaning] the most ridiculous, [accented] proparoxytone. But [differently-accented] geloi=os [means] a laughing-stock. And [there is] a proverb: "you will end up more laughable than those who try to polish millet, or just like Murmêkides …highmedium
γ119Γελοῖονlaughable[Meaning] worthy of laughter.highshort