fistuca
From LSJ
ἐξ ὀνύχων λέοντα τεκμαίρεσθαι → judge by the claws, judge by a slight but characteristic mark, small traits give the clue to the character of a person, deduce something from a small indication, identify a lion from its claws
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
fistūca: ae, f.,
I an instrument for ramming down, a rammer, beetle, Caes. B. G. 4, 17, 4; Cato, R. R. 28, 2; Plin. 36, 25, 61, § 185.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
fistūca¹⁶ (fest-), æ, f., mouton [pour enfoncer des pilotis] : Cæs. G. 4, 17, 4 || masse pour aplanir (pour niveler), hie, dame, demoiselle : Plin. 36, 185, v. festuca 2.
