ἔρεισις
From LSJ
εὐκαταφρόνητός ἐστι σιγηρὸς τρόπος → a way of life disposed to silence is contemptible (Menander)
English (LSJ)
εως, ἡ,
A propping up, shoring up, οἰκίας BCH35.243(Delos, ii B.C.). 2 resting, supporting, ἡ ἐπ' ἐδάφους ἔ. τοῦ ποδός Aristeas 69. 3 pushing against, thrusting, τοῦ πέτρου D.H.Comp.20 ; τοῦ χείλους Ath.11.488e. 4 leverage, Menesth. ap. Erot. s.v. ἄμβην.
