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λ11Λαβύρινθοςlabyrinth[Meaning a] spiral-shaped place; it is also said of nonsense. [sc. The term arises] from its not having [labein] a door [thura]. Or from using many circles of words. It also means the votive-offering …highshort
λ17ΛαγίσκαLagiska, LagiscaA certain courtesan, whom Lysias mentions.highshort
λ144ΛατῖνοιLatins, LatiniThose who are now [called] Romans; for Telephus the son of Heracles, who had the additional name Latinus, gave those who were of old called Cetii the new name Latini. These were again called …highshort
λ329ΛεύκιοςLucius, Leukios[Lucius,] "son of Demaratus the Corinthian. This man marched into Rome having confidence in himself and his money, convinced that he would have a position second to none in the state on account of …highmedium
λ474Λῃσταίraiders, robbers, brigands, piratesThe Pisidian [writes]: "in the garden of the much-sung battle, become raiders". Meaning [ones] imitating the raider. And a raider is one [operating] on land, a pirate one [operating] on the sea. Also leistikon …highshort