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ἀνθολκή

ἀνθολκή, a pulling in the contrary direction, resistance

ἀνθ-ολκή, ἡ,
  • pulling in the contrary direction, retraction, Aret. CA 1.4; revulsion in venesection, Antyll. ap. Orib. 7.11.1; means of drawing back, D.C. 35.5; counterpoise, τοῦ βλάπτοντος ἀ. Plu. Aud.poet. 2.20c; resistance, countercheck, ἀνθολκαὶ καὶ διατριβαί Id. Luc. 11.

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