Ὅμηρον ἐξ Ὁμήρου σαφηνίζειν → explain Homer from Homer, explain Homer with Homer
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P. and V. προοίμιον, τό, V. φροίμιον, τό. Strike up a prelude, v.: Ar. ἀναβάλλεσθαι. Mention by way of prelude: P. προοιμιάζεσθαι. V. φροιμιάζεσθαι.