ἐγκεντρίς

English (LSJ)

ίδος, ἡ,

   A sting, Ar.V.427.    2 goad, X.Cyn.6.1, Pl.Com.40; also, spur, Pherecr.48.    3 pointed stile for writing, Poll.8.16, Aristaenet.1.20.    4 spike worn on the leg for climbing, περιθέμενον . . ἐγκεντρίδας ἀναδραμεῖν εἰς τοὺς τοίχους Arist.Fr.84.