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δυσχρηστία

δυσχρηστία, difficult position, awkward circumstances

δυσχρηστ-ία, ἡ,
  • difficult position, awkward circumstances, εἰς δ. ἥκειν Plb. 11.25.1, cf. 5.26.2, al.; distress, Phld. Ir. p.52 W., Mort. 26 (pl.); of things, inconvenience, disadvantage, Plb. 5.46.5: pl., Id. 1.53.13; χρείας καὶ δ. Str. 2.5.17; opp. πλεονέκτημα, Corn. ND 18, cf. Plu. Exil. 2.600a.
    • II (χράω) difficulty in obtaining loans, ‘tightness’ of money, Cic. Att. 16.7.6.

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