anancaeum
εἰς πέλαγος σπέρµα βαλεῖν καὶ γράµµατα γράψαι ἀµφότερος µόχθος τε κενὸς καὶ πρᾶξις ἄκαρπος → throwing seeds and writing letters at sea are both a vain and fruitless endeavor
Latin > English
anancaeum anancaei N N :: large drinking vessel which had to be emptied in a single draught
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
ănancaeum: i, n., = ἀναγκαῖον (that must be done),
I a large drinking-cup, which must be drained on a wager, a brimmer or bowl, Plaut. Rud. 2, 3, 33; Varr. ap. Non. p. 547, 33 dub.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
ănancæum, ī, n. (ἀναγκαῖον), grande coupe que l’on était obligé de vider d’un trait : Pl. Rud. 363.
Latin > German (Georges)
anancaeum, ī, n. (ἀναγκαιον, das Unumgängliche), ein großes Trinkgeschirr, das beim Wetttrinken auf einmal geleert werden mußte, der Humpen, Plaud. rud. 363 (Schöll griech.). Varr. de vit. P.R. 3. fr. 22 K. (bei Non. 547, 33).
Latin > Chinese
anancaeum, i. n. :: 大杯
