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ἀπάλαιστρος

ἀπάλαιστρος, not trained in the palaestra, unskilled in wrestling

ἀπάλαιστρος [πᾰ], ον,
  • not trained in the palaestra, unskilled in wrestling, AP 12.222 (Strat.); opp. οἱ μετέχοντες τοῦ γυμνασίου, CIG 3086 (Teos).
      • 2 generally, awkward, clumsy, Cic. Orat. 68.229, Quint. Inst. 9.4.56, Phld. Rh. 1.8 S. (Sup.).
    • II not customary in the palaestra, contrary to its rules, AP 5.213 (Mel.).

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