Ubi idem et maximus et honestissimus amor est, aliquando praestat morte jungi, quam vita distrahi → Where indeed the greatest and most honourable love exists, it is much better to be joined by death, than separated by life.
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P. and V. δεσμός, ὁ, κάλως, ὁ, πεῖσμα, τό (Plat.), P. σπάρτον, τό, Ar. and P. τόνος, ὁ, V. πλεκτή, ἡ, ἀρτάνη, ἡ; see rope.
Small cord: Ar. σπαρτίον, τό.
Noose: P. and V. βρόχος, ὁ.
Cord for supporting a bed: Ar. κειρία, ἡ.
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