ἔρεισις
From LSJ
Τὸ γὰρ θανεῖν οὐκ αἰσχρόν, ἀλλ' αἰσχρῶς θανεῖν → Mors ipsa non est foeda, sed foede mori → Das Sterben bringt nicht Schmach, doch sterben in der Schmach
English (LSJ)
εως, ἡ,
A propping up, shoring up, οἰκίας BCH35.243(Delos, ii B.C.). 2 resting, supporting, ἡ ἐπ' ἐδάφους ἔ. τοῦ ποδός Aristeas 69. 3 pushing against, thrusting, τοῦ πέτρου D.H.Comp.20 ; τοῦ χείλους Ath.11.488e. 4 leverage, Menesth. ap. Erot. s.v. ἄμβην.
