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κενεμβατέω

κενεμβατέω, to step on emptiness, step into a hole

κενεμβᾰτ-έω,
  • step on emptiness, Plu. Flam. 10; step into a hole, Gal. 18(2).887, Luc. Gall. 26.
      • 2 Medic., of a lancet, catheter, etc., reach a cavity, Orib. 44.11.3, Gal. 14.786, Paul.Aeg. 6.59.
    • II metaph., lack solid foundation, κενεμβατοῦν καὶ σφαλλόμενον, of Alexanderʼs Empire, Plu. Alex. fort. 2.336f; κενεμβατοῦμεν ταῦτα λέγοντες Dam. Pr. 4, cf. Plot. 3.9.2.
      • 2 lead a frivolous life, Men.Prot. p.2 D.

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