anancaeum
θεοὶ μὲν γὰρ μελλόντων, ἄνθρωποι δὲ γιγνομένων, σοφοὶ δὲ προσιόντων αἰσθάνονται → because gods perceive future things, men what is happening now, but wise men perceive approaching things
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
ănancaeum: i, n., = ἀναγκαῖον (that must be done),
I a large drinking-cup, which must be drained on a wager, a brimmer or bowl, Plaut. Rud. 2, 3, 33; Varr. ap. Non. p. 547, 33 dub.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
ănancæum, ī, n. (ἀναγκαῖον), grande coupe que l’on était obligé de vider d’un trait : Pl. Rud. 363.
Latin > German (Georges)
anancaeum, ī, n. (ἀναγκαιον, das Unumgängliche), ein großes Trinkgeschirr, das beim Wetttrinken auf einmal geleert werden mußte, der Humpen, Plaud. rud. 363 (Schöll griech.). Varr. de vit. P.R. 3. fr. 22 K. (bei Non. 547, 33).
Latin > English
anancaeum anancaei N N :: large drinking vessel which had to be emptied in a single draught
