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δ1076Δικαιότερον σταχάνηςmore just than a stachane[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who love justice; for stachane is what the Dorians call a pair of scales, perhaps by a link with stasis. And [there is] another [version of …Matched in translationhighshort
δ86Δασύπουςshaggy-foot, furry-foot[Meaning a] hare. And [there is] a proverb: "sooner will a tortoise outrun a shaggy-foot [sc. than a certain thing will happen];" in reference to the impossible.Matched in translationhighshort
δ273Δεσμοὶ ΤυρρηνοίEtruscan chains, Etruscan fetters

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Δικαιότερον σταχάνης

more just than a stachane

[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who love justice; for stachane is what the Dorians call a pair of scales, perhaps by a link with stasis. And [there is] another [version of the] proverb. More just than a…

Δικαιότερον σταχάνης· ἐπὶ τῶν τὰ δίκαια ἀγαπώντων· σταχάνην γὰρ οἱ Δωριεῖς τὴν τρυτάνην καλοῦσιν, ἴσως παρὰ τὴν στάσιν. καὶ ἑτέρα παροιμία. Δικαιότερος τρυτάνης.

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… Hesychius, whose (mysterious) gloss is 'the ones [the] Athenians used'. Proverbial in Apostolius 5.97, with the same glossing as here. In Appendix Proverbiorum 1.96 a second sentence of explanation is added: 'applied to those …

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δ1419Δοῦλος ὢν κόμην ἔχειςdespite being a slave you have [long] hair[1] Aristophanes, Birds 911 (web address 1), and scholion; proverbial in Apostolius 6.34. [2] As at e.g. Herodotus 7.7.1 (web address 2), of Egypt after Xerxes' punitive invasion. Note also the proverb 'more enslaved …Matched in noteshighshort

δ1560Δοῖδυξpestle… word, and a)letri/banos an Asian one. The scholia refer to proverbial expressions: scholia to Knights 984b paroimi/a, doi/duc au)/cei: e)pi\ tw=n li/an mikrw=n, "there is a proverb, "the grinder causes [things] to augment: [it …Matched in noteshighshort

δ619Διαλλάττεινto reconcile… is] no more trustworthiness than in a wolf agape." The proverb [is] in reference to those who pillage other people's property. For in the same way that there is no trustiness in wolves, [there …Matched in translationhighshort

δ1031Διθυράμβων νοῦν ἔχεις ἐλάττοναyou have less sense than dithyrambs.[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to silly/unintelligible people.Matched in translationhighshort

δ28Δάκτυλοιfingers, finger[-dates]… the dates of the date palm. And [there is] a proverb: "Daktylos' day"; in reference to those passing their days happily. For Daktylos was a man born in Athens who had the greatest honors.Matched in translationhighshort

δ32Δαλόςfirebrand… piece of wood, or half-burnt torch. And [there is] a proverb: 'a firebrand into fire'.Matched in translationhighshort

δ58ΔαναΐςDanaid… singular] *Danai/+dos, and [genitive plural] *Danai/+dwn. Also look up the proverb in [the entry on] a)plhsti/a ["insatiable desire"].Matched in translationhighshort

δ91ΔατόςDatos, Datus, Daton, DatumName of a city. Also [sc. attested is the proverbial phrase] "Datos of good things", where [there were] even gold mines.Matched in translationhighshort

δ92ΔάτοςDatos, Datus, Daton, DatumA city of Thrace, exceptionally well-favored. From it comes the proverb: "Datos of good things". This city and the adjacent territory have names in both feminine and masculine.Matched in translationhighshort

δ109Δαιδάλου πτεράDaedalus' wings[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who employ delay through lack of an appendage.Matched in translationhighshort

δ110Δαιδάλου ποιήματαDaidalos' creations, Daedalus' creations[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those pursuing skills with exactitude. [It arose] because the old craftsmen used to make the eyes closed, but Daidalos opened them, and spread the feet. And Homer …Matched in translationhighshort

δ160Δέδοται καὶ κακοῖσιν ἄγραthe catch has been given even to bad men[sc. A proverb] in reference to those who profit beyond what they deserve.Matched in translationhighshort

δ209Δελφὸς ἀνὴρ στέφανον μὲν ἔχει δίψει δὲ ἀπόλλυταιa Delphian man has a crown but dies of thirst.[sc. The proverb arises] since these men wear wreaths because they serve as priests for the god, but, lacking the necessities of life, they do not manage.Matched in translationhighshort

δ212Δελφῖνα νήχεσθαι διδάσκειςyou are teaching a dolphin to swim.[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who train someone in matters in which they are already expert. Also [sc. attested is] "you are tying a dolphin by the tail"; in reference to …Matched in translationhighshort

δ298Δέχεται καὶ βῶλον ἀλήτηςa vagabond accepts even a clod[Used] with an accusative. [sc. This proverbial phrase] is applied to those accepting everything for what is better. Or simply, [it is applied] to those admitting no-one.Matched in translationhighshort

δ334Δεινῆς ἀνάγκης οὐδὲν ἰσχυρότερονnothing is mightier than terrible necessity[sc. This proverb is used] because necessity compels even the gods. And Plato says that not even the gods compel necessity.Matched in translationhighshort

δ352Δεινοὶ πλέκειν τοι μηχανὰς ΑἰγύπτιοιEgyptians (are) clever at crafting machines[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are exceedingly knavish; for the Egyptians [were] such people. And Homer [writes]: "a terrible gale." Such as, famous Hippodameia.Matched in translationhighshort

δ514Διὰ γὰρ μαχαιρῶν καὶ πυρὸς ῥίπτειν δεῖfor it is necessary to throw (oneself) through knives and fire[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to people who take risks and do reckless things.Matched in translationhighshort

δ536Διὰ δακτυλίου δεῖ σε ἑλκυσθῆναιyou must have been dragged through a ring[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who become thin and withered because of disease or distress.Matched in translationhighshort

δ648Διὰ μαχαιρῶν καὶ πυρὸς ῥιπτεῖν χρήit is necessary to hurl through knives and fire[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who do something recklessly.Matched in translationhighshort

δ674Διάνοια Εὔριποςa thought [like the] Euripos[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to people people who change very easily and are unstable.Matched in translationhighshort

δ795Διὰ τοῦ τοίχου λαλεῖνto talk through the wall[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those doing something senselessly.Matched in translationhighshort

δ1055Δικάζεσθαι Βίαντος τοῦ Πριηνέως κρείσσωνto litigate more powerfully than Bias of PrieneAlso [sc. attested is] 'Prienian justice,' [sc. a proverbial phrase] in reference to those litigating with vigor.Matched in translationhighshort

δ1091Δίκη δίκην ἔτικτε καὶ βλάβη βλάβηνsuit begat suit and hurt hurt[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are litigious and piling up lawsuits one on the other. Also, "to think of suing even if a donkey bites a dog". In reference to …Matched in translationhighshort

δ1095Δίκης δικαιότερος(someone) more just than justice[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference, by exaggeration, to those who are extremely just.Matched in translationhighshort

δ1096Δίκης ὀφθαλμόςeye of justice"[...] with the result that everyone acknowledged that, as the proverb says, 'there is an eye of justice', which mere mortals [must] never despise".Matched in translationhighshort

δ1115ΔίκτυονnetAnd [there is] a proverb: "you are hunting the wind with a net," in reference to those doing something in vain and mindlessly. Also, "you are inflating a net," in reference to the equally …Matched in translationhighshort

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