μορτή

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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

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Full diacritics: μορτή Medium diacritics: μορτή Low diacritics: μορτή Capitals: ΜΟΡΤΗ
Transliteration A: mortḗ Transliteration B: mortē Transliteration C: morti Beta Code: morth/

English (LSJ)

ἡ, (μείρομαι A)

   A part, portion, esp. the portion of a métayer in the proceeds of an estate, Poll.7.151, Eust.1854.31: acc. sg. μορτάν Hsch.