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καυτήριον

καυτήριον, a branding iron

καυ-τήριον, τό,
  • branding iron, E. Fr. 815 (cj.), LXX 4 Ma. 15.22, Luc. Pisc. 52 (vulg. καυστ-), Apol. 2, Hippiatr. 26: metaph., ὥσπερ καυτήρια ταῖς ψυχαῖς προσάγειν D.S. 20.54.
    • II burnt mark, brand, Str. 5.1.9, BGU 469.7 (ii A.D.).
    • III instrument used in encaustic painting, Dig. 33.7.17.
    • IV (in form καυστ-) kiln, PLond. 2.391.8 (vi A.D.).

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