θρεπτέος

English (LSJ)

α, ον, (τρέφω)

   A to be fed, nurtured, metaph., γυμναστικῇ Pl.R.403c.    II θρεπτέον one must feed, keep, Id.Ti.19a, X.Lac.9.5.    2 (from Pass.) ἢ ἐργαστέον ἢ ἀπὸ τῶν εἰργασμένων θρεπτέον one must live on what has been earned, Id.Eq.Mag.8.8.