diatriba
From LSJ
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Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
dĭā̆trĭba: ae, f., = διατριβή,
I a learned discussion.—Transf., a school, Gell. 1, 26; 17, 20, 4 al.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
dĭătrĭba, æ, f. (διατριβή),
1 entretien, discussion : Gell. 18, 13, 7
2 académie, école, secte : Gell. 17, 20, 4.
