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λ12Λάγαναmeal-cakes[Meaning] flat-cakes, like dry [ones]. From the [adjective] lagaru/ ["thin"]. Also [sc. attested is the phrase] "[him] starving and eating nothing." "And when David had sacrificed in honor of the relocation of the ark …highshort
λ17ΛαγίσκαLagiska, LagiscaA certain courtesan, whom Lysias mentions.highshort
λ25ΛάγοςLagos, LagusProper name. [sc. It was he] who married Arsinoe, the mother of Ptolemaios the Saviour. This Ptolemaios, not related to him at all, Lagos in fact exposed upon a bronze shield. And a story …highmedium
λ29Λαγὼς καθεύδωνa sleeping hare[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those pretending to sleep. The form lagwo/s, lagwou= is also used. And in the Epigrams: "while I was still a swift-footed child, torn straight from the breast …highshort
λ40ΛαΐςLais[genitive] *lai/dos: the courtesan [of that name]. See under chelone.highshort
λ42Λαθικηδέα μαζόνcare-banishing breast[The one] creating forgetfulness of pain in the child.highshort
λ43Λαθικηδήςcare-banishing[Meaning] one who/that which creates forgetfulness of misfortunes.highshort
λ64Λακωνικαὶ κλεῖδεςLakonian keys, Laconian keysThe same Aristophanes [mentions them]; they are famous. "For the husbands now carry secret keys, most ill-natured ones, certain Lakonian ones, with [three] teeth. So previously it was possible, for women who had had …highmedium
λ66Λακωνικὸν τρόπονin the Lakonian manner, in the Laconian manner, Spartan-style[Meaning] to penetrate [sexually], or [for women] to proffer themselves to strangers; for the Spartans [Lakones] keep very little guard over their womenfolk.highshort
λ83ΛάμεχLamechScripture mentions two Lamechs, one being the descendant of Cain, the other being the descendant of Enoch. For Noah had been begotten through Lamech, the one who is not [a descendant] from Cain, who …highmedium
λ84ΛαμίαLamiaShe, as Douris tells in [book] 2 of his Libyan Histories, was a beautiful woman in Libya; after Zeus had mated with her, Hera was jealous and killed her children; hence, out of grief, …highmedium
λ92ΛαμπιτώLampito"Rather, Lampito, I think, [was] cause." Meaning Lampito, I suppose, [was] cause of the battle.highshort
λ94ΛαμπρειμονῶI wear dazzling clothingJust like I wear white clothing.highshort
λ103Λαμπτῆρεςlamps, lampstands[Meaning] the lights appearing around the house. "When evening lamps were no longer lit."highshort
λ118Λαπίστριαswaggerer-woman[She who is] puffed up, unstable, wishing to be feasted.highshort
λ146Λατρείαservice[Meaning] servitude for pay. Sophocles [in] Ajax [writes]: "[what] services she performs in place of what an enviable [status]!"highshort
λ164Λαχάνοις(among) vegetables[Meaning among] the vegetable-markets. Many, when exhibiting adherence to an oath, swear by vegetables, saying 'by the vegetables' and 'by the fair ones'.highshort
λ180ΛαικάζωI deceive[Meaning] I cheat.highshort
λ181Λαικαστήςlicentious fellow[Meaning] a [male] whore. Aristophanes [writes]: "licentious fellows and those who take it up the ass." That is, [male] whores. The same [author also says]: "[Agathon] is bending fresh felloes of words, turning and …highshort
λ192ΛαίνιλλαLainilla, Laenilla[no gloss]highshort
λ226ΛέαιναlionessA creature, a wild beast. And Aristophanes [writes]: "I will not stand like a lioness on a cheesegrater". Meaning in the manner of a lioness. It is a shameful [sexual] position used by courtesans. …highmedium
λ236Λέκιθοςpease-pudding, pulseA kind of seed, which is [sc. also] called pease, because of its resemblance in colour to an egg's yolk. So from a part he is indicating the female seed-seller. And [sc. the word …highshort
λ249ΛεοννάτοςLeonnatos, LeonnatusA Macedonian general, related by birth to the mother of Philip, but brought up with Alexander, and a sharer in esteem by virtue of the appropriateness of his upbringing and his family and for …highmedium
λ254ΛεόντιοςLeontios, Leontius[Leontios,] bishop of Tripolis in Lydia; in origin a Mysian of those who live by the Ister, whom Homer calls hand-to-hand fighters. The heretical Philostorgius associates this Leontios with himself in his book as …highlong
λ257Λεόντιος μοναχόςLeontios the monkThis man lived in the reign of Zeno; making the hidden meanings of the Scriptures clear by prophetic grace, he had many of the zealous men attending him. As some were distraught at the …highmedium
λ261ΛεωκόριονLeokorion, Leocorium, Leos-shrineA place in Attica, [taking its name] from a story. Attica was once suffering from a famine, and release from its terrors was [declared to be] the sacrifice of a child. So a certain …highshort
λ262ΛεωκόριονLeokorion, Leocorium, Leos-shrineA heroon in the middle of the Kerameikos. For Leos son of Orpheus had a son named Kulanthos, and three daughters named Phasithea [sic], Theope, and Euboule, whom the Athenians honored with the heroon …highshort
λ265ΛέωνLeonSon of Leon; of Byzantium, Peripatetic philosopher and sophist. A pupil of Plato or, as some [say], of Aristotle. He wrote about the reign of Philip and Byzantium in 7 books; Teuthranticus; On Besaeus; …highmedium
λ268ΛέωνLeon, LeoThis man was sent as general by Eutropius the eunuch against the barbarians. He was easily-satisfied and, on account of care for strong drink, easily led astray. For his manhood compelled him to have …highshort
λ269ΛεωνᾶςLeonasSophist. An Isaurian by birth; he was highly reputed among the mass of fellow-professionals in Alexandria. He not only allowed Proclus to share in his discourses, but thought it right to have him share …highshort