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α69ἈβραάμAbrahamThe first among patriarchs; [it was he] in whom the Hebrew people took pride at first, before they rebelled against God, became estranged from Him, and shed upon themselves the blood of His Only-Begotten …highlong
α98Ἄβρωνος βίοςAbron's life[sc. A proverbial phrase] In reference to those who live extravagantly; for Abron became rich among the Argives. Or also from the [adjective] habros ["delicate"]. Also [sc. attested is the adjective] Abroneios ["Abronian"].highshort
α100Ἀβυδηνὸν ἐπιφόρημαAbydene dessertWhenever something unpleasant happens as a result of someone having shown up at the wrong time, we are accustomed to call it an "Abydene dessert." This is because the people of Abydos, whenever they …highshort
α108Ἀγαθάgoods, goodiesXenophon used the word of foodstuffs and drinks which bring enjoyment and good cheer. Also [sc. attested is the phrase] "Good Things Kilikon" - with "has" omitted. Kilikon [is] a proper name. He was …highshort
α257ἌγκυραAnkyra, Ancyra, AnkaraA city. See under Galatai.highshort
α297Ἀγόνων χοῶν[than] unfruitful drink-offeringsIt is used in two ways. The Theologian says [this]; that is, [more pious] than the offerings which are poured for the dead and are therefore unfruitful. Also [sc. attested is] a)goni/a, barrenness. "That …highshort
α523Ἀδράστεια ΝέμεσιςAdrasteian Nemesis, Nemesis of Adrastos[sc. So called because] from her, someone could not run away [a)podra/seien]. "Adrasteian Nemesis follows him, avenging haughty and unrestrained words." So Adrasteian Nemesis [is named] from Adrastos. [sc. It is a proverbial phrase] …highshort
α524ἈδράστειαAdrasteiaSome say she is the same thing as Nemesis, and that she took the name from a particular king, Adrastos. Alternatively from the ancient Adrastos who suffered divine wrath [nemesis] for his boasts against …highmedium
α574Ἀετὸν κάνθαρος μαιεύσομαιI a dung-beetle will hatch an eagle[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those avenging themselves on their betters, with whom the bad thing started. For it is said that the dung-beetle steals the eggs of the eagle.highshort
α642Ἀεί τις ἐν Κύδωνοςalways someone at Kydon's[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are hospitable and ready to receive [guests]; inasmuch as Kydon the Corinthian was very hospitable.highshort
α675Ἄϊδος κυνῆHades' dog-skin [helmet]A proverb [directed] toward those concealing themselves with certain devices. For such was the dog-skin [helmet] of Hades, which Perseus used when he cut the throat of the Gorgon.highshort
α732Ἀθηναίων δυσβουλίαAthenians' ill-counsel[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who prosper against expectations and undeservedly. For taking decisions badly is practiced by Athenians; Athena offers to turn that which has been decided badly to good; …highmedium
α774ἈκαδημίαAcademyA place of exercise in Athens, a wooded suburb in which Plato used to spend his time; named after Hekademos, a hero. It was formerly called the Hecademy, [spelled] with epsilon. Aristophanes in Clouds …highmedium
α775ἈκαδημίαAcademyThree gymnasia existed [sc. in Athens]:[the] Lykeion, [the] Kynosarges, [and the] Academy. [sc. The last of these] was named from Akademos who had dedicated it. And in the neuter [it is] Akademeon. The term …highshort
α791Ἀκαμαντίς καὶ ἈκάμαςAkamantis and Akamas, Acamantis and Acamas[sc. Akamantis is] one of the ten [Athenian] tribes, [named] from Akamas the son of Theseus .highshort
α878Ἀκκιζόμενοςacting coyly, being prudish, toying[Meaning one who is] dissembling, acting female, or pretending, from some stupid woman who was named Akko. It also signifies the man saying something but pretending not to want to. And Aelian [writes]: "she …highmedium
α946ἈκκώAkko, AccoA woman lampooned for her stupidity. They say that when she was looking in a mirror once she began a conversation with her own reflection, as though it were someone else. This is the …highshort
α947ἈκωδώνιστονunbelledMeaning [something] untried, untested; for 'to bell' is to put to the test. It is derived from those who go around and use bells to test whether those who are stationed at the watchposts …highshort
α1011Ἄκρον λάβε καὶ μέσον ἕξειςseize the extremity and you will have the mean[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to things that are mysterious and difficult to understand.highshort
α1036ἈκτήAkte, ActeIn a particular sense a part of Attica by the sea; from where the Actite stone [sc. originates]. But they also used to use this name for [sc. the entirety of] Attica, some [deriving …highshort
α1064Ἄλλα μὲν ὁ Λεύκωνος ὄνος φέρει ἄλλα δὲ Λεύκωνsome things Leukon's donkey carries (but) others Leukon[no gloss]highshort
α1150ἈλευάδαιAleuadai, Aleuadae, AleuadsThe most noble men in Larissa of Thessaly, descended from a King Aleuas.highshort
α1173Ἀληθέστερα τῶν ἐπὶ Σάγρᾳtruer things than those at SagraA proverb in reference to things that are true, but are not believed. For Sagra [is] a place in Lokris. Menander in Anatithemene mentions the proverb. They say that the Epizephyrian Lokrians were at …highmedium
α1183Ἀληλεσμένονground-upThucydides [writes]: "and to buy the ground-up corn they wanted for a lot of money". Also [sc. the phrase] a)lhlesme/non bi/on ["a ground-up life"] some applied to those used to living on acorns, but …highmedium
α1241Ἁλίπλαγκτοςsea-roamingThus Pan is called, either because he aided the Athenians in the sea-battle, or because he hunted Typhon with nets, or because seamen honor Pan as an established god, or because [he is] loud-voiced …highshort
α1258Ἀλιτήριοιsinners[Meaning] offenders, but they used to be called a)lith/rioi ["sinners"] for the following reason: once famine gripped the Athenians, and the poor were seizing the flour [a)/leura] from those milling [it] [a)lou=ntes]. From them, …highmedium
α1268ἈλθηφίαςAlthephian[Meaning] the vine [of that name], [named] after a certain Althephos. Also [sc. attested as the names of wines are] 'Anthedonian' and 'Hyperian', [named] after Hyperos and Anthedon. An oracle [says]: "drink wine on …highshort
α1292ἈλκμαιονίδαιAlkmaionidai, Alkmeonidai, Alcmaeonidae, Alcmeonids[sc. The name of] certain illustrious men in Athens, [named] from Alkmaion, the one [who lived] during the time of Theseus. Also [sc. attested is] "of Aktaionid [ones]", [singular] of an Aktaionid [one]; "you …highshort
α1298Ἀλκυονίδες ἡμέραιAlcyon days, Halcyon days, kingfisher days[Meaning] those of fine weather. People differ on their number. For Simonides in Pentathla says they are 11, as does Aristotle in [his book] Concerning Animals, but Demagoras of Samos [says] 7, and Philochorus …highmedium
α1372ἉλῶαHaloaIt is an Attic festival. Philochorus says it was named from the fact that men in those days spent their time on the threshing floors [halos].highshort

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