ὀπισθοφύλαξ

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κρέσσων γὰρ οἰκτιρμοῦ φθόνος → it is better to be envied than pitied | to be envied is a nobler fate than to be pitied (Pindar, Pythian 1.85)

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Full diacritics: ὀπισθοφύλαξ Medium diacritics: ὀπισθοφύλαξ Low diacritics: οπισθοφύλαξ Capitals: ΟΠΙΣΘΟΦΥΛΑΞ
Transliteration A: opisthophýlax Transliteration B: opisthophylax Transliteration C: opisthofylaks Beta Code: o)pisqofu/lac

English (LSJ)

[ῠ], ᾰκος, ὁ,

   A one who guards the rear : οἱ ὀ. the rearguard, ib.4.1.6, Ph.2.121, etc.