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αι237Αἲξ οὐρανίαheavenly goat[Referring to] the kinds of white bean with which they used to put a question to the vote and elect [sc. officials]. Cratinus [says that] just as the goat Amaltheia was Zeus' nurse, so …highmedium
αι315Αἶσαdestiny[Meaning] fate. In the Epigrams: "I am not jealous: I wish I had your destiny." Also [sc. attested is] destiny [in the sense of] madness. "Him a great destiny holds." That is, madness.highshort
αι316Αἴσακοςlaurel-branch[Meaning] the branch of the laurel; those holding it used to sing hymns to the gods.high

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[Referring to] the kinds of white bean with which they used to put a question to the vote and elect [sc. officials]. Cratinus [says that] just as the goat Amaltheia was Zeus' nurse, so too a heavenly goat was [the nurse…

Αἲξ οὐρανία· τὰ τοῦ λευκοῦ κυάμου γένη, ᾧ ἐπεψήφιζον καὶ ἐχειροτόνουν. ὁ δὲ Κρατῖνος καθάπερ τοῦ Διὸς αἶγα Ἀμαλθείαν τροφόν, οὕτως καὶ τῶν δωροδοκούντων αἶγα οὐρανίαν. οἱ δὲ τὰ…

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αι318Αἴσιμαappropriatenesses, suitabilities[Meaning] things that are seemly, beyond one's lot. But sometimes things that are proper, or ones that are good. And occasionally things that are fated.highshort

αι319Αἰσιμίαapportionment[Meaning] prophetic power.highshort

αι320ΑἴσιμοςAisimos, AesimusA lame and dishonored and unlearned man. Aristophanes [writes]: "examine, each of you, what he will gain, as the community is tossed about just like Aisimos."highshort

αι321Αἴσιονappropriateness[Meaning] that which is beautiful, fitting, just. Also [sc. attested is] u(perai/sion ["excessiveness"], [meaning] that which is beyond due measure, beyond propriety.highshort

αι322Αἴσιοςappropriate, right[Meaning] one which is proper, true. Menander [writes]: "but fortune did not breathe upon them rightly: for those doing wrong deliberately were not removed." And elsewhere: "and this would not seem right for a …highshort

αι334ΑἴσωποςAesopA Samian or Sardian, though Eugeiton said that he was a Mesembrian, and others [call him] a Phrygian from Kotiaiaon. He became a logopoios, which is an inventor of stories and responses. Being welcomed …highmedium

αι335ΑἴσωποςAesopThe composer of stories, a Samian, a slave not more by fortune than by his own choosing; neither senseless nor in terms of this very thing a man. For as the law [or: custom] …highmedium

αι373Αἰτναία πῶλοςEtnaean filly[Meaning] a large [one]. "[A woman] mounted on an Etnaean filly".highshort

δ452Δῆμοςcountry-districtIn Aristophanes [this means] the village. Or the island. It also means the demos of the Athenians. "In the sixth year I addressed you, having come into the demos."highshort

δ466Δημότηςdemos-member[Meaning a] citizen.highshort

δ467Δημοτικάdemocratic, popular[Meaning] those things suitable for the majority. 'And he spoke very democratic/popular words: "You see that I am in need of security."'highshort

δ508ΔιάβολοςDevilSee under Satan. A diabolos ["slanderer"] [is so called] because of this, an ability to slander and to make friends into enemies. See under dynamis.highshort

δ538Διάδημαbandana, fillet, headband[Meaning] the royal adornment [of that name], but also perhaps a thing bound on, a wreath.highshort

δ564Διαθήκηcovenant[Covenant] also [means] the Law. David [writes]: "they profaned his covenant." For he has said, 'love your neighbor as yourself.' But they did not listen to him.highshort

δ577Διακενῆςto no purpose[Meaning] without any cause. David [writes]: "let them be ashamed who act lawlessly to no purpose."highshort

δ613Διαλλαγήreconciliation[Meaning] peace. "O reconciliation, companion to the beautiful Aphrodite and to the beloved Graces!" [sc. The term is used here] since weddings and festivals are held in an occasion of peace. Or because [peace] …highshort

δ636Διαλογήconversation[Meaning] discourse, association. David [writes]: "may my conversation be sweet to him."highshort

δ933Διεξόδους ὑδάτωνchannels of watersMeaning tears were produced in spring-like fashion. David [writes]: "my eyes let down channels of waters." So 'channels' of waters [are] streams.highshort

δ965Διέστειλενgave ordersMeaning [he] used words not unambiguously. It is about Moses. David [writes]: "and he gave orders in his lips."highshort

δ981Διεφθαρμένοςhaving been corrupted[Meaning] having been led astray in one's mind from propriety. "For Antony, having been corrupted already by his passion for Cleopatra, was altogether a slave to his desire."highshort

δ1187Διοπετέςheaven-sent[Meaning something] falling down out of heaven. "Those among Greeks preparing cult-images [and] wanting to put fear into those seeing them used to maintain that the statue was sent out of heaven from Zeus …highmedium

δ1542ΔρυΐδαιDruidsAmong Gauls [this is a term for] the philosophers and august holy men.highshort

δ1552Δρῦςoak[Meaning] a tree [sc. of any kind], the dru/s [when the vowel is] short. "No longer, Orpheus, will you break enchanted trees and rocks." And Homer [writes]: "either of an oak or of a …highshort

δ1577ΔυνάστηνmasterThe Holy Scripture called the devil [master]: for David says: "wherefore he delivered the beggar from the master." That is human nature, since at that time it had come to be bereft of God.highshort

δ1646Δυσκλέαin bad repute, disgracedHomer pronounces such [words] by shortening [sc. of a long vowel]. "To come to Argos [Myth, Place] in bad repute." And [sc. the same is true of] a)kle/a ["without repute"], meaning without reputation. But …highshort

ε54Ἐγγείνωνταιthey would engender[Meaning] they would beget. Homer [writes]: "[I fear...that flies] would engender worms, and would dishonor the corpse."highshort

ε67Ἐγκάθηταιlies in wait[Meaning he/she/it] lies in ambush. David [writes]: "an ambush lies in wait in the midst of the wealthy." Or [lies in wait] in ambush.highshort

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