κατακναίω

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ἢ λέγε τι σιγῆς κρεῖττον ἢ σιγὴν ἔχε → either say something better than silence or keep silence (Menander)

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Full diacritics: κατακναίω Medium diacritics: κατακναίω Low diacritics: κατακναίω Capitals: ΚΑΤΑΚΝΑΙΩ
Transliteration A: kataknaíō Transliteration B: kataknaiō Transliteration C: kataknaio Beta Code: kataknai/w

English (LSJ)

= sq., metaph.,

   A wear out, ἑαυτόν Them.Or.32.362b.