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Βόλος
throw (of dice)
The dice [throw] is called beggar. Look up under 'agyrtes'.
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β
487
Βωμολοχεύμασι
with the low buffoonery and rascally tricks of the altar-ambushers.
[Meaning] with all sorts of rascally subterfuges.
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488
Βωμολοχεύσαιτο
(if one) were to play the wit at the altar
Meaning [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 …
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489
Βωμολόχος
altar-ambusher
[Meaning] he who lies in wait around the altars, with the purpose of getting something from those who are sacrificing. But metaphorically also [it means] he who flatters certain people, in pretty much the …
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490
Βωμολόχος
altar-ambusher
[Meaning one who is] an evildoer, sacrilegious. From those who lie in wait for the sacrifices placed on the altars, or for those who perform sacrifices, to ask them and take something. Also [sc. …
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