προπομπός
From LSJ
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.
English (LSJ)
όν,
A escorting, esp. in procession, λόχος X.Cyr.4.5.17: c. acc., χοὰς π. carrying drink-offerings in procession, A.Ch.23(lyr.). II Subst., conductor, escort, protector, Id.Pers.1036 (lyr.), X.Cyr.3.1.2; of Hermes, Alex.89; of the Furies, A.Eu.206; of priestesses of Athena, ib. 1005(anap.); of attendants in a funeral procession, Id.Th.1074 (anap.); π. τιρώνων PLips.35.5 (iv A.D., cf. Arch.Pap.3.563).