aluta
Τὸ δ᾽ ἐκ τυράννων αἰσχροκέρδειαν φιλεῖ → The race of tyrants loves shameful profit
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
ălūta: ae, f., orig. adj. (sc. pellis) [prob. from alumen,
I a kind of soft leather, prob. prepared by means of alum.
I Lit.: alutae tenuiter confectae, * Caes. B. G. 3, 13: nigra, Mart. 7, 35.—Hence,
II That which is made of it.
A A shoe: nivea, Ov. A. A. 3, 271: nigra, Juv. 7, 192: rupta, Mart. 12, 26.—
B A purse or pouch: tumidā superbus alutā, Juv. 14, 282.—
C A patch put on the face for ornament, Ov. A. A. 3, 202.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
ălūta,¹³ æ, f. (alumen), cuir tendre [préparé avec de l’alun] : Cato Orig. 7, 7 ; Cæs. G. 3, 13, 6 || soulier : Ov. Ars 3, 271 ; Juv. 7, 192 || porte-monnaie, bourse : Juv. 14, 282 || mouche [posée sur le visage comme ornement] : Ov. Ars 3, 202.
