περισπούδαστος
From LSJ
φιλοτιμία καλεῖ τέχν' ὑπερόντα κτλ. → ambition for honor is calling superior sons ... (Inscription on church wall, Constantinople)
English (LSJ)
ον,
A much sought after, much desired, Theopomp.Hist.114 ; ἔνδοξον καὶ π. D.H.Rh.7.3, cf. Muson.Fr.18 Bp.104 H.(Comp.), Luc.Tim.38, Men. Rh.p.366S., etc.; τινι by one, M.Ant.5.36, Gal.6.519, Hdn.6.8.4, Iamb.Comm.Math.26, etc. 2 diligent, eager, PMasp.20ii 11 (vi A. D.). Adv. -τως with due care, Phylarch.30 J., Ath.4.164b.
