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πένταθλος

πένταθλος, one who practises the pentathlon

πένταθλ-ος, Lyr. and Ion. πεντάεθλος, ὁ,
  • one who practises the πένταθλον or conquers therein, B. 8.27, Arist. Rh. 1361b10, Plu. QConv. 2.737f; π. ἀνήρ Hdt. 9.75, IG 42(1).99.19 (Epid.).
    • II metaph., of one who tries everything, Pl. Amat. 138e; ἐν φιλοσοφίᾳ π. versed in every department of philosophy, D.L. 9.37; in depreciation, ‘jack of all trades’, X. HG 4.7.5.

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