αἰώρημα
From LSJ
Ἀλλ' ὑπ' ἐλπίδων ἄνδρας τὸ κέρδος πολλάκις διώλεσεν → But the profit-motive has destroyed many people in their hope for gain
English (LSJ)
ατος, τό,
A that which is hung up or hovers, Lyc.1080. 2 hanging cord, halter, E.Hel.353 (lyr.); hanging slings or chains, Id.Or.984 (lyr.).
