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Γαλακτοπότης
milk-drinker
[Meaning] one who drinks milk.
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short
γ
18
Γαλαξίας
galaxy, the Milky Way
[Meaning] the light in the sky; [the one] which is a reflection of the sun's light when the stars are not shining.
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short
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29
Γαλῆ
weasel
[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 …
high
dreams
dreams
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γ
39
Γαλλογραικία
Gallogreece, Gallograikia, Galatia
The territory of the Boukellarioi [Voukellarii]. The same people are called Hellenogalatai.
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short
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46
Γαμβρὸς Ἐρεχθῆος
Erechtheus' son-in-law
Borras. For he married Oreithuia, his [Erechtheus'] daughter, from whom were born Zetes and Kalais.
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short
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47
Γαμέτης
bridegroom
[Meaning] a husband, a [male] spouse. "With the wedded bridegroom he came into Ephesus."
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124
Γεννάδιος
Gennadios, Gennadius
Patriarch of Constantinople. When he went at night into the holy sanctuary to pray, he saw a demonic apparition and heard it crying out that while he [Gennadios] lived, he [the demon] is yielding, …
high
short
γ
129
Γενεαῖς γενεῶν
to generations of generations
That is to limitless generations.
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short
γ
151
Γενόμενα
what happened
[What 'happened'] and what 'happens' are different. For things that 'happened' undoubtedly occurred, but things 'happening' either occur or not.
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short
γ
163
Γεωμέτρης
geometer
[Meaning] one who measures the earth.
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164
Γεωμετρία
geometry
Geometry is a science of something which can be known or assumed. For also the things of which geometry is a science are things which can be known and assumed. Egyptians invented this science, …
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short
γ
170
Γεώργιος
Georgios, Georgius, George
A deacon of the Great Church and [its] archivist, surnamed the Pisidian. [He wrote] Six Days in iambics, some 3000 verses; On the Emperor Heraclius and On the War against the Persians. In addition …
high
short
γ
171
Γεώργιος ἄλλος
another George
[Another George], who taught strange doctrines; see also under Apol[l]inarios.
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short
γ
183
Γέρανος
crane
[Meaning] the bird [of that name], common in gender. Babrius [writes]: "the Libyan crane and the fine-crested peacock were always feeding on the green grass of winter."
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short
γ
198
Γερμανικός
German
[Meaning] a Frank. The Germans are called Celts, [the ones] who are around the Rhine River.
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short
γ
227
Γῄδιον
little farm, piece of land
[Meaning a] small [piece of] land.
high
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γ
228
Γῄδιον
little farm, piece of land
"A poor farmer received them, one who was with difficulty cultivating a barren piece of land."
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229
Γῆ ζώντων
land of the living
[Meaning] the life which is awaited, as separated from death and free of pain. David [says]: "he will raise you up to inherit the earth."
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γ
263
Γιγαντιᾷ
acts the giant
[Meaning he/she/it] thinks the thoughts of the giants. The Pisidian [says] about Chosroes: "he acts the giant and desires to become a tyrant." Also [sc. attested is the phrase] gigantiai=on o)/noma ["gigantic name"], [meaning] …
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264
Γιγαντώδης
giant-like
"For he seemed to be both giant-like in body and beast-like in spirit and more subtle in sagacity than all his fellow thieves."
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γ
269
Γίγνω
I bring into being
[I bring into being] and [sc. also attested is the participle] becoming. Also [sc. attested is the phrase] "I become Moses for you"; [there the verb is used] with a dative.
high
short
γ
272
Γινόμενα
what happens
[What "happens"] and what "happened" are different. For things that "happened" undoubtedly have occurred, but things "happening" either occur or not.
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306
Γλοιός
sticky, sticky residue
It means the same as ma/sqlhs ["slippery"]. The metaphor is from the oil which sticks in the baths, which makes those who contact it slip. So this man is praying to become of such …
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medium
γ
307
Γλοιώδης
oily, sticky, glutinous
[Meaning] dirty.
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γ
315
Γλυκὺ μέλι καὶ πνιξάτω
honey (is) sweet and let him choke
While Terpander was singing and had opened his mouth wide for the song, someone threw a fig into his throat and choked [him].
high
short
γ
331
Γνόφος
murk
[Meaning] darkness/gloom. [sc. Something] deep.
high
short
γ
332
Γνόντες
having found out, knowing
[Meaning they] having made known.
high
short
γ
333
Γνῶθι σαυτόν
know thyself
A saying of Chilon. The proverb is applied to those whose boasts exceed what they are.
high
short
γ
334
Γνῶθι σαυτὸν
know thyself
["Know thyself"] and "re-stamp the currency": precepts of the Delphic oracle. That is, [respectively,] pay no attention to the opinion of the multitude and revalue not the truth but the accepted custom.
high
short
γ
351
Γνώριμοι
acquaintances, pupils
[Meaning] associates. "Pythagoras of Samos had more than 600 pupils."
high
short
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