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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
α101ἌβυδοςAbudos, Abydos, AbydusA city. The word is applied to an informant [sukofa/nths] because of the common belief that the people of Abudos were informers. Also [sc. attested is] an adverb, *)abudo/qi, [meaning] in Abudos. Also [sc. …highshort
α104Ἄβυσσονabyss[Meaning] that which not even a deep [buqo/s] can contain; but Ionians pronounce buqo/s as busso/s. From which also bussodomeu/ein ["to build in the deep"] appears to be said, from the verb du/nw ["I …highmedium
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
α123Ἀγαθῶν ἀγαθίδεςskeins of good thingsThe proverb is used in the comic poets in reference to a lot of good things. Also [sc. attested is] 'sea of good things', in reference to an abundance of good things. Also [sc. …highshort
α125ἈγαθώνιοςAgathonios, AgathoniusA proper name. [The man] who was king of Tartessos. Also [sc. attested is the phrase] "Agathon's pipe-playing": the soft and relaxed [kind]; alternatively that which is neither loose nor harsh, but temperate and …highshort
α126Ἀγαθοὶ δ' ἀριδάκρυες ἄνδρεςtearful men are goodIn reference to those who are strongly inclined toward pity.highshort
α249Ἀγκώνelbow"In the royal palace of Gelimer was a building full of darkness, which the Carthaginians used to call [the] Elbow; therein were thrown all toward whom the tyrant was ill-disposed. There, in the time …highmedium
α273Ἀγναπτότατος βάτος αὖοςstiffest dried skate[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to one who is harsh and obstinate by temperament.highshort
α277Ἀγνοεῖ δ' ἀράχνη παῖδας ὡς παιδεύεταιa spider knows not how she educates her children.[A spider knows not how she educates her children.] For having nurtured them she has died at the hands of her dearest ones. [Sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those who look after …highshort
α281Ἁγνότερος πηδαλίουpurer than a steering-oar[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who have lived pure lives; inasmuch as the steering-oar is always in the sea.highshort
α292Ἀγόμενος διὰ φρατέρων κύων μαστιγοῦταιa dog led through phratry-members is whipped[no gloss]highshort
α301Ἀγορὰ Κερκώπωνmarket of KerkopesThey were in Ephesus. Herakles bound them on the orders of Omphale, but he shrank from killing them since their mother begged him. The proverb is spoken in reference to ill-behaved and knavish people.highshort
α328Ἀγωνάρχαιcontest-judgesSophocles [writes]: "and lest any contest-judges or he who is my destroyer should give my arms to the Achaeans." Also [sc. attested is] a proverb: "a contest does not accept excuses." It is applied …highmedium
α340Ἀγναπτότατος βάτος αὖοςstiffest dried skateIn application to one harsh and obstinate by temperament.highshort
α352Ἀγρία μέλιτταwild bee[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who are exceedingly wicked and cruel.highshort
α364Ἄγριπποςagrippos[Meaning] the wild olive. Also a proverb: "more barren than an agrippos".highshort
α371Ἀγροῦ πυγήrump of the country; fat of the land[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to the comfortably-off and those attending perseveringly to some kind of task.highshort
α378Ἀγροίκου μὴ καταφρόνει ῥήτοροςdon't despise a rustic rhetor[Said] because one should not despise even worthless things.highshort
α422Ἄδακρυς πόλεμοςtearless war, war without tears[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those who succeed in their affairs without any risk and with great ease and against expectation.highshort
α425ἈδάμAdamThe first human, he who was shaped by the hand of God and formed in the image and likeness of the Creator and Founder; he was also deemed worthy of a dwelling in Paradise. …highlong
α434Ἀδεέςfearless, fright-free[Meaning something] safe, not frightening. As the proverb: "you fear a fear-free fear." It is something said about those who fear things that are not frightening.highshort
α442Ἀδελφὸς παρείηmay a brother be at handBecause it is preferable [to have] relatives [coming] to help in a time of crisis.highshort
α455ᾌδεις ὥσπερ εἰς Δῆλον πλέωνyou sing as if sailing into DelosIn reference to someone carefree and enjoying himself.highshort
α493Ἀδμήτου μέλος καὶ ἉρμοδίουAdmetos' song and Harmodios'[A proverbial phrase] in reference to things which are easy and simple: for drinking-songs were said to be of this kind.highshort
α517Ἀδώνιδος κῆποιAdonis' gardens[Made] out of lettuce and fennel, which they used to sow in earthenware pots. They apply the proverb to the superficial and shallow. Adonis' gardens: in reference to things that are untimely and transitory …highshort
α518Ἄδων τὴν σπιθαμὴν τοῦ βίου πρὸς ἄνηθονsinging of the span of life to a dill-plantIn reference to parsimonious and mean-spirited men.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
α538Ἀδύνατα θηρᾷςyou are hunting impossible things[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those who undertake things too great for them.highshort

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