προσφορά

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ἡ, (προσφέρω)

   A bringing to, applying, τῶν κλιμάκων Plb. 5.16.7; application, use, Pl.Lg.638c.    2 presenting, offering, ib. 792a; οἱ ἄρτοι τῆς π. shewbread, LXX 3 Ki.7.48.    II (from Pass.) that which is added, increase, τῶν ἡμαρτημένων ἄκη μέν ἐστι π. δ' οὐκ ἔστ' ἔτι S.OC1270; bounty, benefit, ib.581; wedding present, Thphr. Char.30.19; offering, LXXPs.39(40).7, al., Act.Ap.21.26: pl., ib.24.17, J.AJ11.4.1, Stud.Pal.1.7.27 (v A.D.), etc.; offerings for the dead, PMonac.8.5,23 (vi A.D.), PLond.5.1708.62 (vi A.D.); deed of gift, esp. of donatio propter nuptias, Mitteis Chr.288.8 (ii A.D.), PTeb.351.1 (ii A.D.), PRyl.155.20 (ii A.D.).    2 income, revenue, Antipho Fr. 31, J.AJ19.8.2.    III (from Med.) taking of food, Arist.Somn.Vig. 458a22, Metaph.1000a14, Thphr.HP7.9.4, 8.4.4, Od.5; ἡ τοῦ ὑγροῦ π. Arist.PA671a13; πόσεις καὶ -φοραί Plu.2.129e.    2 food, victuals, Hp.Aph.2.33 (pl.), Thphr.CP4.9.6, Orph.Fr.49.87.    3 flavour, Thphr.HP4.8.11, Ath.1.33f; bouquet, Thphr.HP9.19.1.