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δυσκολαίνω

δυσκολαίνω, to be peevish

δυσ-κολαίνω, impf. ἐδυσκόλαινον Pl. Phlb. 26d: fut. -κολᾰνῶ Isoc. 15.149:—
  • to be peevish, Ar. Nu. 36; of a baby, Lys. 1.11, cf. X. Mem. 2.2.8; τινί D. 37.15; feel a difficulty, δ. ὡς . . Pl. l.c.; in argument, to be captious, Arist. Top. 160b3, al.
      • 2 cause trouble or annoyance, οὔρησις δυσκολαίνουσα Hp. Prorrh. 1.109.

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