αἰώρα
From LSJ
Ζῆν οὐκ ἄξιος, ὅτῳ μηδὲ εἷς ἐστι χρηστὸς φίλος → Life is not worth living if you do not have at least one friend.
English (LSJ)
ἡ, (ἀείρω)
A swing, hammock, chariot on springs, Pl.Lg. 789d. 2 noose, halter, S.OT1264 (in the form ἐώρα). II oscillatory movement, see-saw, pulsation, Pl.Phd.111e, D.H.3.47, etc. 2 Medic., passive exercise, Plu.2.793b, Antyll. ap. Orib.6.23, Sor.1.125: pl., IG4.955 (Epid., ii A. D.). III metaph., αἰ. ψυχῆς fluctuation of mind, Metrod.Herc.831.8 (cf. Epicur.Fr.434).
French (Bailly abrégé)
ας (ἡ) :
1 appareil pour se balancer (hamac, balançoire, etc.);
2 action de se suspendre, de se balancer.
Étymologie: ἀείρω.
