πεκτέω

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ἐν ταῖς ἀνάγκαις χρημάτων κρείττων φίλος → it is better in times of need to have friends rather than money, a friend in need is a friend indeed (Menander, Sententiae monostichoi 143)

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Transliteration A: pektéō Transliteration B: pekteō Transliteration C: pekteo Beta Code: pekte/w

English (LSJ)

(πέκω)

   A shear, clip, πεκτεῖν . . προβάτων πόκον Ar.Av.714 :—Pass., to be shorn, metaph., of persons, πεκτούμενος Id.Lys.685.