καυτήριον

English (LSJ)

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   A branding iron, E.Fr.815 (cj.), LXX 4 Ma.15.22, Luc.Pisc.52 (vulg. καυστ-), Apol.2, Hippiatr.26: metaph., ὥσπερ καυτήρια ταῖς ψυχαῖς προσάγειν D.S.20.54.    II burnt mark, brand, Str.5.1.9, BGU469.7 (ii A.D.).    III instrument used in encaustic painting, Dig.33.7.17.    IV (in form καυστ-) kiln, PLond.2.391.8 (vi A.D.).