ὑποκονίω
From LSJ
Ὑπὸ τῆς ἀνάγκης πολλὰ γίγνεται κακά → Ad multa cogit nos necessitas mala → Der Zwang der Not lässt vieles schlimme Leid geschehn
English (LSJ)
[ῑ],
A put dust to the roots, esp. by digging (cf. ὑποσκάπτω), Id.HP2.7.5. II Med., of wrestlers, sprinkle oneself with dust, in preparation for the contest, τὼ χεῖρε ὑποκονίεται Com.Adesp.401: metaph., Plu.2.614d.
