dicterium
From LSJ
Μιμοῦ τὰ σεμνά, μὴ κακῶν μιμοῦ τρόπους → Graves imitatormores, ne imitator malos → Das Edle nimm zum Vorbild, nicht der Schlechten Art
Latin > English
dicterium dicterii N N :: joke, witticism
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
dictērĭum: ii, n., = δεικτήριον,
I a witty saying, a bon-mot (pure Lat. dictum). —Plur., Pompcn. ap. Macr. S. 2, 1, 14; Varr. ap. Non. 101, 3: dicteria dicere in omnes, Mart. 6, 44, 3.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
dictērĭum, ĭī, n. (dictum), bon mot, brocard, sarcasme : Pompon. Com. 194 et Nov. d. Macr. Sat. 2, 1, 14 ; Varro Men. 352 ; Mart. 6, 44, 3.
