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Word-List for Petronius's Cena Trimalchionis
compiled by John Porter, University of Saskatchewan

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The following document presents a very rudimentary word-list to aid students in the reading of Petronius' Cena Trimalchionis (Satyricon 26.7-78). It is intended to be used in conjunction with M.S. Smith's Oxford commentary on the Cena.

Instructors and students should feel free to copy, print out, and distribute this list. It is asked, however, that appropriate credit (or, perhaps, blame) be included in any reproduction of this list.

Corrections, suggestions, etc. are welcome. John Porter hopes eventually to develop this into a more respectable glossary, with a fuller apparatus. Anyone interested in working on such a project is encouraged to contact him at john.porter@usask.ca.

aberro

wander, stray; go wide of the mark (54, 67)

abicio

hurl, throw down; give up abandon (at 74: a. animam - die) (34)

abstinax

abstemious (42)

abundo

overflow, be plentifully supplied (29)

accedo

draw near (28)

accerso (arcesso)

invite, provoke (37)

accipio

receive, deal with, handle, regard (42)

accurate

carefully, meticulously (34)

acetabulum

vinegar cruet (56)

acetum

vinegar (47)

acia

thread, yarn (at 76: ab acia et acu - in great detail)

acidus

sharp, sour, shrill (31, 56, 68)

acroama

recitation, musical performance; performer of such entertainment (53, 78)

actuarius

clerk of records (53)

acus

needle, pin (at 76: ab acia et acu - in great detail)

acutus

sharp, shrill (41)

adcognosco (accognosco)

recognize (69)

adhibeo

apply, bring to bear (at 45: sc. verbera)

adhuc

hitherto, up to this point, still; besides, also (43)

aditus

entrance (28, 73)

adiuto

(= adiuvo) (62)

admoneo

admonish, remind (of a fact) (47)

adrado

shave close (32)

aduro

scorch (44)

aedicula

small shrine (29)

aedilis

official in charge of streets, traffic, and overseeing the market (53)

aeneolus

made of bronze (73)

aenigma

obscure expression, riddle (41)

aeque

to an equal degree (59)

aerarius

of copper or bronze (m. - coppersmith) (as a. - "a brass farthing") (50, 57)

aerumna

labor, toil (48)

aerumnosus

full of trouble, miserable (39)

aestus

heat, commotion, tumult (34)

affabilitas

friendliness, courtesy (61)

agaga

procurer? catamite? (69)

agellum

diminutive of ager (48)

agino

scheme (61)

ago

(at 59: play the part of, perform)

ala

wing (33, 77)

alabaster

perfume bottle of alabaster (m. in sing.; n. in pl.) (60)

algeo

be cold (72)

alia

by another route, by a different way (sc. via) (72)

alicula

light cloak or coat (40)

alioquin

in other respects, in general, in other conditions, otherwise, moreover (47)

aliquando

at some time or other, at long last (68)

aliubi

alibi (45)

alligo

bind, bind round (40)

alogos

(Gk. ἄλογος) irrational, absurd (proposed in 58)

altilis

fattened fowl, table bird (f., with n. pl. altilia) (36, 65)

alveus

hollow basket, tray (66)

amasiunculus / -a

devoted lover (amasio - to love) (45, 75)

ambitosus

ingratiating, ostentatious (65)

ambubaia

a Syrian singing-girl / courtesan (74)

amicio

cover, clothe (refl. - dress) (26, 55)

amphora

jug (53, 70, 71)

amplius

a greater number of times (than), oftener (67); longer (69)

ampulla

flask, bottle (diminutive of amphora) (48, 78)

anathymiasis

exhalation, vapors (47)

anatinus

of or relating to a duck (f. - duck's flesh [as a meal]) (56)

angulus

corner (of room, etc.) (29, 36)

angustiae

narrow place; poverty, distress (61)

annona

annual produce, allotment of subsidized grain (44)

anser

goose (35, 69)

anserinus

of or relating to a goose (65)

anulus

ring (58, 71, 73, 74)

aper

wild boar (38, 40, 66)

apertus

open, uncovered, clear, manifest (41)

apis

bee (f.) (38, 56)

apoculo

remove oneself, leave, go away, "bugger off" (refl.) (62, 67)

apophoreta

small gifts given by host to guests as party favors (56, 60)

apophoretus

designed for guests to take away as a party favor (40)

apparatus

provision, splendor, magnificence (60)

appello

speak to, accost (42)

appeto

make for desire, seek, aim at, seek to imitate (46)

applico

(refl.: betake oneself to, approach; join [+ dat.]) (67)

approbo

prove (with pred. adj.: prove to be x) (67, 74)

arbitratus

judgment, inclination, decision (at 66: arbitratu = to your heart's content, ad lib.)

arca

money chest, coffer (53)

arcisellium

chair with a rounded back (75)

arcus

arch (44)

ardeo

be alight, burn (78)

area

threshing floor (53)

argumentum

evidence, argument, subject, theme (59)

arguto

prate (46, 57)

aries

ram (35, 38)

arietillus

ram-like (39)

arietinus

of a ram, ram's (35)

armarium

cabinet, cupboard (29)

armilla

arm-band, bracelet (32, 67)

articulus

joint (34)

artificium

skill, art, craft, wile, trick (69)

ascia

ax (74)

asellus

ass, donkey (31)

asinus

ass (45)

assentor

agree (72)

assigno

allot, allocate (34)

assus

roasted, baked, without moisture, dry (44)

Atellana

a type of popular Italian farce similar to the modern commedia dell' arte (sc. fabula) (53)

athlum

labor, task, athletic contest (57)

atriensis

steward, major-domo (29, 72)

au

cry employed by women to express consternation, surprise, etc.: gracious! (67)

auceps

fowler (40)

aureolus

golden, lovely (67)

aureus

gold piece, "sovereign" (sc. nummus) (76)

auricula

ear (67)

automatum (automaton)

trick, contrivance (50, 54)

autopyrus

coarse bread made with unbolted flour (i.e., whole wheat!) (66)

avoco

divert (72)

babae

exclamation of surprise or amazement (37)

babaecalus

slang term for a rich or dissolute person (?) (37)

Babylonicum

oriental tapestry (55)

baca

berry, pearl (55)

bacalusiae

stupid guesses (?) (41)

bacciballum

? (term of endearment) (61)

balatus

bleating (57)

baliscus

bath (?) (42)

balneator

keeper of bath (53)

balneum / balneus

room for bathing, bath (72)

barbaria

barbarousness (of speech) (68)

barbatoria

ceremony of the first shaving of the beard (73)

barcala

fool, simpleton (?) (67)

baro

blockhead, simpleton, lout (53, 63)

basilica

oblong hall with double colonnade (57)

beatitudo

blessedness, supreme happiness (38)

benemorius

compliant, winsome (61)

benignus

kind, generous (44)

besalis

comprising two-thirds (of an as), worthless (58)

bestiarius

one who fights wild beasts in the arena (could involve a real contest or simply a matter of feeding people to the animals) (45)

beta

beet (56, 66)

bifurcus

forked (bifurcum - crotch) (62)

bigae

pair of horses; two-horse chariot (39)

bilychnis

having two lights or wicks (30)

bimum

2 years old (47)

bisaccium

pair of saddle-bags (31)

boletus

mushroom (38)

bonatus

good-natured (74)

botulus

sausage (49, 66)

bovis

(= bos) (62)

bubulcus

plowman (39)

bub(u)lus

belonging to or connected with cattle (f. - beef) (35, 44)

bucca

cheeks, jaw; mouth, mouthful (at 64: = goat?) (43, 44, 70)

bucinator

trumpeter (bucina - curved trumpet) (26)

bucinus

trumpeter (bucina - curved trumpet) (74)

bulla

bubble; boss, knob, stud; amulet worn by free-born boys (as ornament) (30, 42)

bullatus

wearing the bulla (60)

burdubasta

(?) abusive term for a decrepit gladiator (45)

buxeus

made of boxwood (58, 74)

caccabus

cooking pot (55, 74)

caco

defecate (71)

caduceum

staff carried by heralds as gesture of peace; staff of Mercury (29)

caedo

cut, beat (52, 63)

c(a)epa

onion (58)

caespes

sod or turf cut from the ground (35)

calathiscus

small basket (41)

calcitrosus

kicking, apt to kick, self-willed (39)

calculus

pebble (used in making calculations on counting-board and in games) (33)

caldicerebrius

hot-headed (45, 58)

cal(e)facio

make warm (28, 41)

caleo

be hot (72)

cal(i)dus

warm, hot (f. - sc. aqua) (41, 65, 68)

caliga

boot (of working man or soldier) (69)

caligarius

wearing soldier's boots (caliga) (74)

calix

goblet (52, 73, 74)

calva

nut with a smooth shell: hazelnut? (calvus) (66)

calvus

bald (27)

calx

heel (46, 64)

camella

cup or bowl (64)

camera (camara)

arched or vaulted roof or ceiling (30, 40)

canalis

a pipe or conduit (with pun on a coined adj. meaning "of or relating to a dog"?) (56)

cancer

crab; various diseases (tumors, cankers, gangrene, etc.) (42)

candelabrum / candelabrus

stand for holding candles or lamps (64, 75)

caninus

of a dog, canine (43, 64)

canorus

ringing, loud (59, 68)

cantabundus

singing (adj.) (62)

canticum

passage from comedy chanted or sung; song (35, 73)

canto

sing, play a musical instrument (28)

canturio

to recite with a musical intonation (64)

capillatus

having long hair (esp. of effeminate/degenerate men, foreigners, and boys [particularly slaves]) (27)

capis

one-handled vessel used in sacrifices (52)

capistrum

halter (47)

capo

capon, young cockerel (59)

capsella

small box, casket (67)

carbunculum

"carbuncle" (55)

Carchedonius

Carthaginian (55)

card(u)elis

finch (46)

caricus

Carian (f. - a kind of fig) (64)

carnarium

frame with hooks for hanging meat to smoke or dry (cf. carnarius

butcher) (at 45: = spoliarium? [place where dead gladiators stripped and, if found still to be breathing, finished off)

carpo

pluck, graze, divide (36)

caryota

date (from Syria) (40)

caseus

cheese (66)

castigo

reprove, restrain (47)

casula

small cottage (44, 46)

casus

fall, event, misfortune (55)

cataphagas

glutton (39)

catastropha

coup de théâtre (54)

catella

female lap-dog (64, 71)

catenarius

on a chain (72)

catenatio

connection, joining (34)

catillum

small dish or plate (diminutive of catinus) (50)

caunius (cauneus)

of Caunus in Caria (fem. pl. of figs) (44)

causidicus

barrister, orator (46)

cavea

cage (28)

cedria

cedar-resin (38)

cella

small room, apartment, porter's lodge

cenaculum

garret, attic (38)

cenatio

dining-room (77)

cenatorius

relating to dinner (n. pl. - dinner clothes) (56)

centonarius

rag dealer (centones: blankets soaked in water used by fire brigades) (45)

cepa

see c(a)epa

cerasinus

cherry-colored (28, 67)

Cerdo

Gain (60)

cerebellum

brain; mind, sense, intelligence (76)

cerebrum

brain, seat of intelligence, anger; wrath (41, 75)

certus

dependable, reliable (63)

cervical

pillow (cervix) (32, 56)

cervix

neck (32)

ceterum

for the rest, moreover, in addition; apart from these exceptions, however that may be (adv.)

chiramaxium

(Gk. χειραμάξιον) hand-cart (28)

Chius

characteristic of the island of Chios (i.e., luxuriant, effeminate) (63)

choraules

player on reed pipe, flute-player (53, 69)

c(h)orda

intestine (as food), tripe (66)

chorus

group of performers who dance and sing (31)

cibaria

food ration, food supplied to animals (58)

cibus

food (35)

cicaro

? (of small boy) (46, 71)

cicer

chickpea (35, 66)

ciconia

stork (55)

cingillum

woman's girdle (esp. that worn by bride) (67)

cingulum

belt, collar (28, 71)

circenses

games (originally held in Circus maximus) (70)

circitor

patrol, inspector (53)

circulator

itinerant performer or vendor who gathers impromptu groups around him (68)

circulus

small ring; sideshow (diminutive of circus) (27, 47, 53)

circummingo

to piss around or over (57, 62)

cirratus

curly-headed (58)

cisterna

underground water-tank or cistern (73)

classis

squad (74)

cl(a)udo

to shut, close, shut in (57, 63)

clavus

nail (75)

clibanus

earthenware vessel used to bake and serve bread (35)

clivus

slope, gradient, rising road (44, 47)

coccineus

scarlet-dyed (32, 38)

coccinus

scarlet-dyed (28)

coc(h)lea

snail (66, 70)

coc(h)lear(e) / coc(h)learium

spoon (originally used to extract snails from their shells) (33)

cocococo

cock-a-doodle-doo (59)

cocus (coquus)

cook (38)

coda (cauda)

tail (44)

codex (caudex)

lump of wood, blockhead (74)

coemo

buy, buy up (76)

coeo

unite to form an organic whole, coalesce (33)

colaphus

blow with the fist, punch (34)

colepium (colyphium)

an unidentified preparation of meat (knuckle of pork?) (70)

coleus (culleus)

leather bag, sack for holding liquids; scrotum (pl. - testicles, lecherous men) (39, 44)

collaris

of or relating to the neck (56)

collega

colleague, associate, fellow (29)

collido

beat, dash, clash (pfct. pass. part. - battered) (51)

colloco

invest (53)

colloquor

converse (59)

colludo

play with, act in collusion with (44)

colonia

settlement, colony (44)

colubra

female serpent (45)

columba

pigeon, dove (71)

comburo

destroy with fire, burn (78)

comedo

eat up, consume (40, 43, 44)

comissator

reveler (65)

comminuo

shatter, pulverize (64)

commissio

start, opening (of games, etc.); event (60)

commundo

clean thoroughly (47)

comoedus

comic actor (53)

comparo

purchase (76)

compedio

shackle (39)

compes

shackle, fetter (67)

compilo

rob (62)

complodo

strike, clap (34)

compono

pack up, store; settle in a place or position; calm down, compose oneself or one's appearance (67)

comula

dainty or pretty hair (58)

conchyliatus

dyed in purple (38, 54)

concido

chop up (59)

concino

sing in chorus (52)

concipio

be fertilized; begin to form fruit, embryo, etc. (at 33: conceptus = "addled")

concito

agitate, disturb, rouse (78)

concoquo

bear meekly, stomach (75)

concrepo

make a noise; cause to make a noise (concrepare digitos - snap one's fingers) (27, 59)

condimentum

seasoning (70)

conditura

process of preparation (51)

conecto

link or join together (at 32: conexus = "clasped")

confiteor

(at 41: reveal oneself as [+ acc.])

confodio

dig up; wound fatally, run through, stab (26)

confundo

mingle, jumble, upset; disconcert (74)

conicio

throw, hurl; add (t.t. from cooking); rush off (refl.) (37, 42, 49, 72)

coniungo

(with dat., cum + abl., inter se, or instr. abl.) (48)

conlibertus

fellow freedman (57)

conlido

dash together (at 51: dent)

conloco

invest (53)

consiliator

adviser, sharer in counsels of (76)

consisto

proceed no further, halt, settle, reside (46, 64)

consolatio

act of consoling, consoling fact or circumstance (42)

conspectus

range of vision (28, 73)

conspuo

spit or splutter over (74)

consterno

throw into confusion, shock, unsettle mentally (70, 74)

constitutum

arrangement, agreement to pay a sum of money on a fixed date (57)

consumo

destroy, kill, eat, devour (33)

consurgo

stand up, rise (60)

contentio

tension, exertion, competition, rivalry (71)

contingo

touch; fall to one's lot, happen (27, 71)

continuo

immediately (33, 47, 65)

controversia

"debate" (48)

contubernalis

messmate; husband or wife of a slave (57, 70, 71)

contubernium

sharing same tent, comradeship, intimacy (53)

contumelia

insult, affront (56)

contundo

bruise, crush (54)

conturbo

throw into disorder; go bankrupt, default (sc. rationes) (38)

contus

pole used for pushing boat; long spear or pike (56)

convenio

be consistent, agree, tally (35)

converto

turn toward; turn someone's attention toward a given activity, topic, etc. (35, 37, 41)

convictus

entertainment, feast (61)

conviva

table-companion, guest (54)

copo (caupo)

inn-keeper (39, 61)

coptoplacenta

hard-baked cake made of pounded materials (40)

cor

heart, mind (at 59: c. habere - have good sense) (42)

corbis

basket (33)

corcillum

heart (regarded as seat of intelligence), brains (75)

corda

see c(h)orda

cordax

a licentious dance associated with Greek comedy (52)

Corinthius

of Corinthian bronze (31)

corneolus

resembling horn, hard as horn (43)

cornicen

trumpeter (53, 78)

corolla

small garland (70)

corollarium

garland; reward, bonus (74)

corrotundo

make round; amass the round sum of (39, 76)

corvus

raven (58)

costa

rib (pl. - side, flank, back) (43)

craticula

grid-iron (31, 70)

critica

literary criticism (n. pl.) (58)

crocum

saffron (60, 68)

crotalia

ear pendants composed of several loosely hanging pearls (n. pl.) (67)

crotalistria

castanet player (55)

cruralis

belonging to the legs (40)

crystallinus

made of crystal (33, 64)

cubicularius

chamber servant (53)

cubiculum

bedroom (41)

cubitorius

suitable for reclining at dinner (30)

cubitum / cubitus

elbow (27, 65)

cubo

recline (esp. at table) (64)

cucurbita

gourd; cupping-glass, blockhead (39)

culcita

stuffed mattress or cushion (38)

culina

kitchen (47)

culo

drive, thrust, shove (cf. apoculo) (38)

cultus

adorned (32, 71)

cum

(54: cum maxime = "just when")

cuminum

herb (49)

cupa

barrel (60)

curia

meeting-place of the senate (44)

curiosus

painstaking (29, 46, 63)

cursor

footman who runs ahead of a carriage (28)

cursus

journey, voyage (76)

Cydonius

Cretan (malum C. - quince) (69)

debattuo

thump hard; "screw" (69)

decerno

announce judgment (70)

decido

fall down (27)

declamo

make speeches (usually as an oratorical exercise) (48)

decollo

behead (51)

decrepitus

worn out with age, enfeebled (45)

decuma

one tenth (sc. pars) (37)

decuria

group of public officials or others following the same occupations organized as a society or club, guild; squad of 10 men, class, division (47, 71)

decurro

run one's course or race (64)

dedecus

disgrace, dishonor (can be used of persons) (74)

defero

submit, deposit (58)

deficio

weaken, succumb, falter (76)

deformis

unsightly, ugly, odious, disgusting (28)

defraudo

cheat (nihil sibi d. - deny oneself nothing) (69)

delicatus

elegant, luxurious; finicky (also synonym for deliciae) (33, 45, 63)

delicia

pleasure (deliciae - favorite, pet) (28, 75)

demando

commit, entrust (61)

denarius

coin (silver denarius was worth 16 asses or 4 sestertii; the gold denarius was worth 25 silver denarii) (33)

deorsum

downward, down below (58)

depraesentiarum

here and now (adv.) (58, 74)

depravo

pervert (46)

deprimo

press or force down (69)

derectus (directus)

lacking ambiguity, direct, forthright (n. as subst.) (44)

desisto

leave off, cease (29)

desperatum

(n. as adv.) (68)

despolio

plunder, despoil (i.e., strip - esp. for flogging) (30, 49, 67)

destino

intend, assign to a particular recipient (43)

detergeo

wipe away, clean; wipe (47)

deuro de

"come hither" (Gk. δεῦρο δή) (58)

deverbium

spoken part of play unaccompanied by music (64)

devoro

swallow up, gulp down (76)

diarium

diary, journal; pl. - daily ration (75)

diduco

divide, split, open wide, disperse, lead (the mind) in various directions (as the result of bewilderment) (41, 60, 73)

diffundo

free from restraint, relax, cheer (71)

dignitosus

having a dignified status (57)

dimidius

halved, divided in half (65)

dipundiarius

(= dupunduarius) (74)

discumbo

lie down, recline (31, 67)

discurro

run about (37, 40, 59)

discutio

shatter, scatter, break up (47)

disparpallo

scatter (46)

dispensator

steward (29, 30, 45, 53)

dissilio

leap apart, break up, burst (61)

distorqueo

twist, distort, torture (55)

domesticus

i.e., intimate (45)

dominicus

of or belonging to a dominus/-a (28)

domo

subdue, tame, defeat (pfct. pass. partic. - domitus or domatus) (74)

domusio

private or household use (46, 48)

dorsum

back (64)

ducenarius

weighing 200 pounds (59)

dudum

a short time ago, just now, formerly (at 39: with iam = some while ago now)

dupundius (dupondius)

the sum of two asses (58)

dupunduarius (dupondiarius, duponduarius)

worth two asses (58, 74)

duro

steel oneself (41)

eboreus

made of ivory (32)

ebullio

spout out, chatter (e. animam - give up ghost, expire) (42, 62)

echinus

sea urchin (69)

edictum

proclamation by a magistrate or other authority (53)

effero

carry out for burial (42, 78)

efflo

blow out (49)

electus

choice, picked, of fine quality (36)

elego

will away (one's property) (43)

elixus

boiled (59)

elogium

codicil (53)

embolum

beak of a ship, ram (30)

enato

swim away, escape (57)

epidipnis

extra course at the end of a meal, dessert (69)

epulum

public banquet (71)

erigo

lift up (52, 60)

eripio

snatch away, rescue (30)

ervilia

vetch (57)

essedaria

woman who fights from a war-chariot in style of British gladiator (45)

essedarius

gladiator who fights from a war-chariot in style of British gladiator (36)

esuritio

hunger, famine (44)

etiamnum

even now, still (27)

euripus

canal (36)

evado

turn out, come to (58)

evolo

fly out (40)

excandesco

grow hot (53)

excatarisso

clean out, strip (of money, etc.) (67)

excelsus

lofty (29)

exceptio

exception, qualification (64)

excido

pass from memory (sc. memoriae) (54, 56)

excipio

gather, collect; gather information; receive in a particular manner (e.g., with applause), greet; make particular mention of, state expressly (28, 31, 37, 40, 52, 72)

excludo

bring out from its container, uncover, hatch (32)

exemplar

copy (70)

exheredo

disinherit (53)

exhibeo

present, display, imitate (52)

exintero

gut (49)

exitus

death (58)

exopinisso

think, believe (62)

exordior

lay the warp (in weaving), begin (61)

expavesco

become greatly terrified (51)

expedio

untangle, solve, clear up, settle (62)

expello

drive out, eject (27: seems to be a t.t. used in describing the swift passing on of the ball in trigon and other such sports)

expendo

weigh out, pay out, expend (39)

explico

unroll, spread out, reveal, make clear, unfold (59)

exprimo

reproduce, copy, portray (34)

expudoratus

shameless (39)

exsibilo

utter with a hiss (64)

exsono

resound (16, 19, 73)

ex(s)pectatio

expectation; object of expectation or longing (26)

ex(s)pecto

wait for, expect (47, 55)

ex(s)puo

spit (44)

extendo

stretch tight, strain (refl. - exert oneself) (46)

extorqueo

twist out, dislocate; cripple, deform (35, 48)

extraneus

not belonging to one's family, stranger, foreign (55)

exuo

strip (62)

faba

bean (67, 76)

faber

carpenter, blacksmith, engineer (50)

factio

troupe (59)

faenero

lend money at interest, invest (76)

famosus

notorious (70)

farina

flour used in making pastry (33)

fascia

band, ribbon, fillet, zone (worn around woman's breasts; as leggings; as head-dress) (40, 46, 64)

fastidio

loath, feel distaste for (at 48: isolated instance of the pfct. pass. part. in active sense)

fatuus

foolish, silly (46)

favus

honey-comb (35, 76)

febris

fever (56)

Felicio

Luck (60, 67)

ferculum / ferculus

tray for food; dish or course in a meal (35, 39)

feriatus

holiday (46)

fermentum

yeast (76)

ferreus

made of iron or steel (32)

ferrum

(at 58: the iron ring of one who is not a senator or eques)

ferrumino

glue, solder (31, 32)

festus

(+ dies = holiday) (45)

fetus

off-spring (57)

ficedula

beccafico, fig-pecker (small bird) (33)

fictilis

made of clay (57, 69)

ficus

fig (35)

fides

credit, good name (57)

filix

fern, pubic hair (or contemptuous diminutive of filia?) (45)

filum

thread; character (46)

fimbriae

fringe on the border of a cloth or garment (32)

finio

terminate, end, set boundary to, bound (30)

flatura

casting of metals, the material produced thereby; quality, caliber (of a person) (45)

fluctus

flowing, streaming, commotion (47)

f(o)eteo

stink (70)

folium

leaf (37, 58)

follis

bag, sack (27)

forensis

of or relating to the market or forum (n. pl. - clothes suitable for forum) (56)

frango

break, prevail on, soften (refl. - relent) (75)

frequentia

crowd, throng; crowding (34)

frigidarius

of or for cold water (73)

frigidus

cold (at 28: sc. aqua)

frigus

coldness (of weather), frost (41, 42)

frugi

honest, deserving (indecl.) (73, 75)

fruniscor

enjoy, have pleasure of (+ acc. or abl.) (43, 75)

frustum

morsel, slice (35, 59, 66)

fulcipedia

(? - term of abuse applied to person standing on her dignity) (75)

fullo

fuller (42)

fundus

country estate, farm (37, 71, 76, 77)

funus

funeral, funeral rites (42, 72)

furnus

oven (72)

fustis

stick (70)

galbinus

greenish-yellow (n. pl. - clothes of this color) (67)

galeatus

wearing a helmet (59)

gallicinium

cock-crow, dawn (62)

gallina

hen (at 55: g. Numidica = peafowl)

gallinaceus

belonging to domestic fowl (gallus g. - dung-hill cock) (38, 45, 48, 74)

gallus

cock (at 55: g. spado = capon)

garrio

chatter (55)

garum

fish sauce (used in a variety of recipes and preparations) (36)

gastra

large-bellied jar, belly of a jar (70)

gaudimonium

(= gaudium) (61)

gausapa (gausape)

cloak of woolen frieze (28)

gausapatus

wearing the gausapa (38)

genesis

natal star that rises at one's birth (Gk. γένεσις) (39)

genius

guardian spirit of a man or place (37, 62, 74, 75)

genu

knee (67)

genus

way, method, mode (26)

geometria

geometry (58)

gesticulor

mime, perform with mimic gestures (36, 59)

gingilipho

? (unknown) (73)

gizeria

giblets (66)

glans

acorn (40)

glebula

little clod or lump, small estate (57)

glis

dormouse (31)

gracilipes

slender-footed (55)

Graeculio

"Greekling" (76)

granum

seed, grain (31)

gratis

for nothing, gratis (57)

gressus

step (pl. - feet) (30)

grex

flock, herd, troop, company (29)

gurges

whirlpool (72)

gustatio

preliminary dish, appetizers (31)

gustatorium

tray on which gustatio served (34)

gusto

taste; partake of the gustatio; have some knowledge or experience of (33, 37, 46)

gustus

small portion, taste (gen. s. - gusti) (76, 77)

gypso

seal with gypsum (34, 71)

(h)arena

sand (34)

harundo

reed, shepherd's pipe (40, 69)

hasta

spear (59)

haurio

draw (water, etc.), gulp down (74)

hedera

ivy (41)

hepatia

liver (n. pl.) (66)

hilaris / hilarus

cheerful, merry (52)

hircus

he-goat (57)

holus

vegetables (esp. cabbage, turnips, greens) (39)

Homerista

reciter of Homer, rhapsode (59)

homuncio

diminutive of homo: mere man, puny or worthless person (34, 56)

honestus

of good repute, respectable (41, 78)

horologium

sundial or water-clock (26, 71)

horreum

granary, barn (53)

hospita

f. of hospes (55)

hospitium

guest quarters (77)

hydraules (hydraula)

player on water-organ (abl. - hydraule) (36)

iacto

discuss freely, ventilate, brag about (67)

iactura

loss (30, 64, 76)

iatraliptes

masseur (Grk.) (28)

ieiunium

fasting, starvation (44)

immineo

bend or lean towards (40)

imperiosus

powerful, domineering, tyrannical (39)

impingo

bring into violent contact; fix, fasten on; force, thrust on (31, 46, 74)

imprecor

pray for (at 78: bene imprecari - bless)

impropero

blame (38)

inaequalis

inconsistent (52)

inauratus

gilded (73)

incensus

glowing (67)

inclinatio

leaning, bending (i.e., weight) (49)

incommodus

troublesome, unfavorable, disagreeable (30)

incubo

lie on; sit (of birds sitting on eggs) (33)

Incubo

spirit that watches over buried treasure (38)

incumbo

lean on or over, concentrate on (54, 74)

index

informer (74)

indomitus

wild (55)

inflo

puff out (inflare se - put on airs, be conceited) (74)

ingeniosus

intellectual, gifted (46, 68)

ingero

heap on, din into a person's ears, say repeatedly (36)

initium

beginning (inter initia - in the early days) (43)

inquinatus

stained, tinctured (46)

inscriptio

inscription, "memorial" (55, 71)

insequor

follow closely (31)

insolenter

immoderately, pompously (59)

insolentia

extravagance, arrogance, insolence, insolent action (50, 70)

inspeciosus

not good-looking, ill-favored (74)

insula

tenement house, block of flats (71)

insulsus

absurd, tasteless (53)

interdiu

during the day (64)

interdum

from time to time (41)

interpello

interrupt (39, 53, 69)

interpres

intermediary, interpreter (of oracles, omens, dreams, etc.) (41)

intersum

take part in, attend as a participant (77)

introversus (introvorsus, introrsus)

to within, inside (63)

invado

attack, go for, rush on (in order to embrace) (74)

invito

incite (41, 73)

involo

rush upon, swoop on (in order to steal), steal (43, 58, 63)

iocor

jest, say in jest (52)

ipsimus / -a

master/mistress of a household (63, 69, 75, 76)

iumentum

beast of burden (mules, horses, etc. vs. cattle) (76)

laboriosus

industrious, hard-working, busy (57)

labrum

1. lip (46, 52, 69, 75)
2. round basin (often found in the apse of the caldarium) (73)

lacernatus

dressed in a lacerna (open mantle or cloak) (69)

Laconicus

Spartan (40)

lacte (lac)

milk (38)

lacticulosus

unweaned, suckling (57)

lacunar

paneled ceiling; panels of such a ceiling (60)

lacus

cistern (70)

laecasin

(with dicere) tell to go to hell (Gk. λαικασεῖν — "to fuck") (42)

laina

mastic (38)

lamellula

small sum of money (57)

lam(i)na

thin sheet or strip of metal or some other substance; "cash" (32, 57, 58)

lana

wool (38, 78)

lanatus

covered in wool (pedes lanatos habere - be slow to aid?) (44)

lancea

light spear or lance (62)

lanio

butcher (39)

lanisticius

of or belonging to a lanista (manager of a troupe of gladiators) (45)

lanius

butcher (62)

lanx

platter (28, 31, 50, 59, 70)

lapidarius

of or concerned with stone-cutting (at 58: litterae l. - block capitals used in inscriptions) (at 65: m. - stone mason)

lapideus

of stone (62)

lar(i)dum

bacon (39, 70, 76)

larifuga

vagabond, tramp, runaway (57)

larva

ghost, demon, evil spirit (used as a term of reproach) (at 34: a model skeleton) (44, 62)

lasanum / lasanus

commode (41, 47)

lasso

make tired, weary, wear out (73)

lassus

exhausted (68)

laticlavius

bearing the broad purple stripe of the senatorial class; worthy of a senator, "lordly" (32, 76)

latratus

barking, baying (64)

latus

side, flank (40)

lautitiae

luxurious arrangements or appointments, refinements (27, 70, 73)

lautus / lotus (from lavo)

washed clean (but see Smith's note ad Sat. 30), fine, splendid, luxurious (26)

lectica

litter (28)

lectus

bed, dining couch (71)

lentus

flexible, pliant; slow, prolonged (36, 57)

lepus

hare (36, 56, 63)

levo

lift (29)

libens

willing, cheerful, glad (26)

liber

[on liberae cenae in 27.1, see Smith]

libido

desire, longing, whim (53)

libitinarius

undertaker (38, 78)

libra

set of scales, pound (66)

ligneus

wooden (33)

limen

threshold or lintel of a door (28)

lineus

made of linen (55)

lingua

tongue; speech, utterance (73)

linguosus

having an idle or malicious tongue (43, 63)

linteus

made of flax or linen (n. - towel) (28)

lippus

having watery or inflamed eyes (28, 64)

liquesco

melt, melt away, be dissipated, rot away (42)

liquo

melt, dissolve, strain (70)

livoro

beat black and blue (54)

loco

lease, let (38)

locusta

locust (l. marina - kind of lobster) (35)

longe ... late

far and wide (58)

loripes

strap-footed (?); bandy-legged (45)

lorus

strap, reins, whip (57)

lotium

urine (57)

lotus

(= lautus) (40)

lucerna

oil lamp (30, 45, 64, 69, 75)

Lucrio

Profit (60)

ludus

game, sport, entertainment, show, frivolity (ludos facere alicui - make a fool of someone) (36, 60, 73)

lupatria

term of abuse for a woman (cf. lupa - she-wolf, prostitute) (37)

lupinum

lupine (66)

luscinia

nightingale (68)

lutum

mud (51)

luxo

dislocate, displace (34)

ma

onomatopoetic: first utterance of a baby (57)

machina

platform (revolving?) on which slaves presented for sale (74)

madeia perimadeia

(unexplained) (52)

mala

cheek (74)

malicorium

rind of pomegranate (47)

maligne

grudgingly, meanly, insufficiently (42)

malista

(Gk. μάλιστα) very, exceedingly (57)

malum

apple (at 31: m. Punicum - pomegranate) (at 69: m. Cydonium - quince) (56)

mancipium

ownership; slave, creature (68, 76)

manduco

chew, eat (46, 56)

Manius

proverbial for rustic (cf. Eng. "Rube") (45)

mantissa

[corrupt?] (65)

manuciolum

small bundle, tiny handful (63)

mapalia

hut, shanty (used as a term of abuse or disgust) (n. pl.) (58)

mappa

napkin (32, 60)

marceo

wither, droop (55)

margarita

pearl (55)

margaritum

pearl (used as term of endearment) (63)

margo

rim, border (31)

martiolum

little hammer (51)

massa

lump, mass (50)

matella

pot, chamber pot (27, 45 58)

mathematicus

astrologer (39, 76)

mattea

a dainty dish, dainty (65, 74)

matus

drunk, silly with drink (41)

maxilla

jaw-bone, jaw (usually pl.) (44)

meio

urinate (67)

medicus

physician, doctor (56)

mel

honey (31, 38)

melica

lyric poem, song (64)

meliusculus

somewhat better (38)

mentum

chin (29, 43)

merces

payment for services rendered (58)

merum

unmixed wine (74)

merus

pure (37, 53)

methodium

trick, artifice (Grk.) (36)

metior

measure (37, 75)

mica

crumb (42)

micarius

careful to pick up crumbs, thrifty (73)

mico

play the game of morra (i.e., guess total number of fingers held up by you and your opponent) (44)

miliarium

milestone (62)

mille(n)simus

one thousandth (67)

milva

female kite (term of abuse) (75)

milvinus

of a kite, resembling that of a kite (42)

milvus

kite (37, 45)

minerva

natural capacity, taste, intellect (43)

minister

attendant, waiter, servant (40, 74)

ministrator

attendant, waiter, servant (31)

minium

cinnabar (which yields a bright red pigment) (68)

minutalis

petty, insignificant (47)

minutus

small, petty, minor (of persons) (44)

mitis

soft, mild, gentle, indulgent (48)

mixcix

given to half measures (from misceo - of diluted wine?) (45)

modius

Roman dry measure of approx. two gallons ("bushel") (modium = gen. pl.) (37, 53)

mola

millstone, mill (39, 74)

momentum

minute quantity (at 40: sc. temporis) (28)

morbosus

prone to illness; mad about (46)

mordeo

bite, gnaw, annoy (44)

mordicus

with the teeth (adv.) (43)

mu

onomatopoetic: muttering sound (57)

mucro

point of a blade (70)

mufrius

blockhead (58)

mula

she-mule (38)

mulierosus

fond of women (39)

mulio

muleteer (68)

mullus

red mullet (35)

mulsum

drink made of honey and wine (34, 42)

mundus

elegant, refined, considerable in amount or degree ("nice") (41)

munus

function, task, duty; tribute, gift, favor; work, creation; public show (45, 50, 60, 70)

muraena

an eel: the moray or lamprey (56)

muria

brine for pickling (70)

mus

mouse (44, 56, 78)

musca

fly (42)

muscarium

fly-trap (made of peacock's feathers or the tail of an ox or horse) (56)

mustella

weasel (46)

muto

exchange, substitute, change (68)

mutto (musso)

murmur, mutter a sound (61)

mutuor

borrow (58)

nannus

dwarf (45)

nardus

nard-oil (78)

natalis

of or belonging to birth (at 30: sc. dies - birthday)

nausea

sea-sickness, nausea, disgust, loathing (64, 78)

negotior

do business, trade, deal (76)

nenia

lament, dirge; trifle, hobby (46, 47)

nequam

useless, depraved (indecl.) (69)

nervia

sinews, tendons (n. pl.) (45)

nesapius

lacking in wisdom or sense (50)

nidus

nest (55)

nivatus

cooled with snow (31)

nocturnus

(at 57: burglar or fly-by-night) (at 63: f. of night hag, witch)

nomen

(in 53: debts)

nosco

(pfct. - be acquainted with, practice) (39)

novendialis

of nine days, happening on the ninth day (of a funeral banquet) (65)

novitas

newness, originality, surprise (35)

nugax

worthless, bungler (52)

numero

to count out, pay (58)

numerus

number; musical measure, time, rhythm (pl. - successive parts that go to form a whole, successive movements that form part of an exercise in wrestling and fencing) (gen. pl. - numerum) (40, 63, 68)

nummularius

money-changer (56)

numquid

(= num) (48)

nupta

wife (55)

nutrico

suckle, rear, cherish (77)

nux

nut (69)

obduco

lead; obstruct; swallow, drink down (42)

obiter

en route, at the same time, the while (31)

obiurgo

rebuke, punish (34)

obligo

place under a moral obligation (31)

obrussa

assaying or testing of gold (ex o. - fine gold) (67)

obsonator

caterer (39)

obsonium

anything eaten with bread; vegetables, fruit; esp. fish; victuals, provisions (Grk.) (36, 47)

Occupo

god of opportunism (occupo - seize, take by surprise) (58)

oclopeta

(?) (see Smith) (35)

ocrea

greave (61)

octingenti

eight hundred (38)

odaria

song accompaniment? (n. pl.) (53)

oecarius

little room (30)

oenococtus

cooked in wine (47, 74)

officiosus

officious (74)

off(u)la

morsel of food (esp. meat) (56, 58)

oleum

olive oil (64)

oliorum

created from olim for sake of comic jingle: olim oliorum - since long, long ago (43)

olla

pot, jar (38)

olo (oleo)

smell (50)

onager

wild ass (38)

onero

load, heap, weigh down (32)

operio

cover, shut, close (44, 62)

oppono

(at 57: pedem o. = "trip up")

oracularius

dealing in oracles (43)

Orcus

god of underworld; Death (34, 45)

osculor

kiss (74)

ossuculum (ossiculum)

dimin. of os (bone) (65)

ostiarius

porter, janitor (37, 64, 77)

ostium

door (63)

ostreum (ostrea)

oyster (70)

otio

at leisure (otium) (51)

ovilla

mutton (56)

ovum

egg (33)

oxycomina

pickled olives or pickled cumin (66)

palatum

palate (55)

palea

chaff (33)

pallium

Greek-style outer garment (= himation), heavy wrap (28, 32)

palmulus

fruit of palm tree (at 40: leaves of the palm tree)

palumbus (palumbes)

wood-pigeon (70)

panis

bread

pannus

piece of cloth, rag (44)

pantomimus

performer in pantomime (entertainment consisting of a dancer who acted in dumb show supported by a chorus and instrumental music) (31)

papaver

poppy (31)

paratus

ready to hand, prepared or equipped for action (31)

parentalia

Roman festival of the family dead (13-21 February) (78)

parento

make an offering of appeasement to the dead (69)

paries

wall (29, 39)

pariter

together, in concert (30)

paronychia

nail-clippings (31)

paropsis

small dish for serving vegetables, fruit, etc. (used esp. for appetizers and dessert) (34, 50)

parra

bird whose cry was considered ill-omened (43)

pars

portion (33)

parsi

alternative pfct. of parco (58)

partior (partio)

divide (59)

passer

sparrow (56)

passus

spread out; dried (from pando - to spread out) (44, 56, 69)

pataracina

(?) large wine cups [n. pl.] (41)

pateo

extend in space, spread (33)

patera

shallow dish or saucer for pouring libations (60)

paulisper

for a short time (30)

paul(l)ulum

to a small extent, for a short while (27)

pavo

peacock (33, 55)

pavoninus

of a peacock (33)

pecten

scallop (70)

peculium

money or property managed by a slave or another person incapable of legal ownership (75)

pedalis

of or relating to the foot (56)

peduclus (pediculus)

louse (57)

pelagius

of the sea, marine (55)

pelvis

shallow bowl or basin (usually of metal) (70)

penes

in the possession of (+ acc.) (55)

pensum

quantity of wool to be spun or woven (29)

penthiacum

hash [Pentheus] (47)

perbasio

smother with kisses (41)

perbonus

excellent, of excellent character or worth (77)

percolopo

strike with the hand, cuff, clout, beat up (44)

percussor

assassin (39)

percutio

strike forcibly, hit (40, 68)

perfodio

dig through, stab (33)

perfundo

drench (28, 60)

pergula

shop attached to front of larger building, shanty (74)

periclitor

be in danger (30)

periscelis

anklet (67)

peristasis

"topic" (48)

perna

ham (56, 66, 70)

perperam

incorrectly, amiss (adv.) (75)

persequor

follow persistently, pursue, dog; go over, explore (29, 33, 58)

persicus

Persian (n. - peach) (56)

pertundo

perforate (33)

pervenio

extend in time, go on (till), attain (a specified age) (77)

perversus

reversed, askew (58)

pessum

to the lowest part (adv.) (dare pessum: to send to the bottom, ruin, destroy) (43)

petauristarius

spring-board or trapeze artist (petaurum - spring-board used by acrobats) (47, 53)

phaecasia (phaecasium)

Greek style of shoe (67)

phalerae

decorative metal disks or bosses on military breastplate or horse's gear (55)

phaleratus

wearing phalerae (28)

phantasia

an imagined situation, experience, etc.; fantasy (38)

phiala

bowl, saucer (51)

philologia

study of "polite" literature, "culture" (39)

phreneticus

delirious, mad (63)

pica

jay or magpie (28, 37)

pietaticultrix

devotion-filled (55)

pila

ball (for play or exercise) (27)

pilleatus

wearing a pilleus (40, 65)

pilleus

felt cap (worn esp. as mark of manumission and at the Saturnalia) (38)

pilo

deprive of hair or feathers, pluck (43, 44)

pilus

hair, something of minimal size or value (44, 63)

pingo

paint (46)

pinguis

fat, plump (33, 64)

pinna

feather (used in various capacities: at 33, as a toothpick)

piper

pepper (44, 74)

piperatus

flavored with pepper (33, 36)

piscator

fisherman (73)

piscina

fishpond, pool (72)

pistor

baker (38, 44, 60, 68)

pistorius

of or connected with a baker (opus pistorium - pastry) (38)

pistrinum

mill / bakery (73)

pisum

type of pea (28)

pittacium

ticket, tag, label (Grk.) (34, 56)

placenta

cake (35, 60)

plaga

blow, stroke; gash (40)

plango

beat, strike, lament (42, 63)

plodo (plaudo)

applaud (45)

plovo (pluo)

rain (44)

plumatus

covered with feathers (55)

plumbum

lead (43)

plusscius

knowing more than others (plus + scio) (63)

podagricus

suffering gout, gouty (64)

pollex

thumb, big toe (48, 73)

polymita

wrought with threads of many colors, damasked (40)

pompa

ostentation, splendid array (of food) (60)

pomum

any kind of fruit or fruit-tree; mulberry (57, 60)

ponderosus

heavy (52)

pondo

in weight, by weight (67)

pono

place; set (food or drink) before someone, serve (47)

ponticulus

little bridge (31)

porcellus

little pig (40)

porcus

pig

poricino

(?) ring? (48)

porrigo

hold out, offer (34)

porro

on top of that, besides (introducing a fresh item in a list) (44)

porrus

leek (56)

portentum

portent, prodigy, extravagant or monstrous practice (47)

potio

drink, draught (41, 65)

prae

because of (prep. + acc. [usually abl.]) (39)

praeceps

steep, precipitous, dangerous (55)

praeceptum

piece of teaching, instruction, order, rule (30)

praecido

cut, sever (45)

praeco

crier, auctioneer (46)

praecordia

abdomen, stomach, heart (n. pl.) (56)

praedico

proclaim, declare; designate as, call (74)

praedium

farm, landed estate (53)

praefiscini

(used to avert bad luck or the evil consequences of praise: "so help me") (adv.) (73)

praesto

1. make available, serve (34)
2. ready, waiting, on the spot (adv.) (29)

praetereo

pass over, omit (49)

praetexta

toga with purple border worn by curule magistrates and free-born children (78)

prandeo

eat late-morning/mid-day meal, take lunch (57)

prasinus

leek green (27, 64, 70)

prasinatus

wearing a green garment (28)

prasinianus

supporter of the Green faction in the chariot races (70)

primigenius

"first born" (46)

primitiae

first fruits (a primitiis - from the beginning, thoroughly) (59)

primitus

at first (adv.) (62)

procumbo

prostrate oneself (30)

procurator

manager, superintendent (30)

proicio

drop (51, 52)

promulsidar(e)

tray or dish on which appetizers were served (31)

propin

drink before meal, "cocktail," toast   (Gk. προπῖν — contracted aor. inf. employed as a substantive) (28)

propitius

favorable, gracious (57, 58)

proprius

suitable (35)

proscribo

announce publicly, advertise (38)

prosequor

accompany, attend (48)

prospectus

prospect, view (66)

provideo

foresee, take steps in advance to deal with (37)

proxime

recently (38)

prunum

plum (at 31: Syriacum p. - Damson plum)

publico

make public or common (39)

pugnus

fist, fistful (66)

pullarius

of or relating to (young) chickens; a pederast (43)

pullo

sprout (46)

pullus

young animal, chicken (33, 46)

pultarius

cooking pot, tumbler (42)

pulvinaris

of or belonging to a cushion (37)

pulvinus

cushion, pillow (59)

pungo

prick, stab (56)

purgamentum

rubbish, filth (34, 74)

purgo

clean (at 28: remove outer husk or shell)

pusillus

tiny (29, 34)

putamen

shell (33)

puteus

well (42)

pyxis

small box or casket used to contain medicine, make-up, etc. (Gk.) (29)

quadragesimus

fortieth (47)

quadraginta

forty (57)

quadrans

a coin worth one-quarter of an as (43)

quadriga

chariot with team of four horses (64)

quadringenti

four hundred (n. pl. - 400,000 sesterces) (45)

quadro

make square, square up; agree with, fit, suit (39) [litterae quadratae — capital letters (employed in formal inscriptions) (29)]

quater

on four occasions, four times (67)

quattuordecim

fourteen (75)

quingenti

five hundred (53)

quinquaginta

fifty (65)

quisquilia (quisquiliae)

waste material, sweepings, refuse (75)

quomodo

in what a manner! to what a degree! how! (44)

quotus

having what position in a numerical series?

rana

frog (56, 74, 77)

rapa (rapum)

turnip (66)

raptim

hastily, in a rush (78)

ratio

account (53)

ratiocinor

keep accounts, calculate (29)

recorrigo

put right (43)

recta

directly, straight (with idea of motion) (58)

recutitus

circumcised (68)

reddo

give back, return, pay; render, reproduce (29, 44, 58)

redimio

circle with a garland (41)

redimo

buy back, buy up (with intention of acquiring control), ransom, rescue (72, 76)

regio

district (78)

religiosus

full of religious scruples, reverent (44)

relego

banish (53, 69)

reliquiae

left-overs (67)

remitto

send back; waive, remit (30)

reporrigo

hand back (51)

repositorium

portable stand for serving courses at meals (33, 39, 60)

reprimo

restrain, subdue, hold back (at 64: reflexive?)

repudio

reject, divorce (53)

resaluto

return the greeting of (44)

reseco

trim (45)

resilio

spring back, shrink from (46)

restis

rope (45)

restringo

fasten (the hands or arms) behind one (73)

resupino

lay or knock flat on one's back (29)

rete

net used in hunting (40)

reticulum

hair-net (67)

retroversus

backwards (adv.) (44)

reus

(at 53: reus fieri - to be accused)

revera

(re vera) in fact, in reality (45)

ricinus

tick (57)

rictus

open mouth (see ringor) (55)

r(i)enes

kidneys (35)

ringor

show teeth (75)

rixa

quarrel (45, 64, 70)

rixor

quarrel (28)

rogus

pyre (50)

rostrum

snout, muzzle, beak of ship, speakers' platform (75)

rubricatus

painted red with ochre (of law-books: with chapter-headings in red) (46)

rursus

backwards; in addition, besides (41)

russeus

brownish-red (27)

ruta

rue (37, 58)

sacculus

small bag (71)

saccus

large bag or sack used for straining liquids (73)

sagino

fatten, stuff (64)

sagittarius

archer (35)

salax

lascivious, horny (43)

saliva

saliva, spittle; appetite, taste (48)

saltatio

dancing (53)

saltuarius

forester, gamekeeper (53)

salvus

intact, not invalidated, not subject to prejudice (63)

sangunculus (sanguiculus)

blood-pudding or sauce (66)

sapa

must, new wine that has been boiled down (66)

saplutus

exceedingly rich (Gk. ζάπλουτος) (37)

satago

bustle about, be hard pressed (58)

satur

full, sated (28)

saucius

wounded, tipsy (67)

scaena

background against which play, etc. performed; scene, charade, spectacle (33)

scalae

flight of stairs, ladder (53)

scapulae

shoulder blades (64)

schema

expression that employs rhetorical finesse (44)

scholasticus

student or teacher of rhetoric (39, 61)

sciscitor

try to get to know, inquire (37)

scissor

one who carves meat (36)

scobis

sawdust (68)

scopae

broom (34)

scordaliae

displays of hot temper (59)

scriblita

a kind of tart (35, 66)

scrofa

breeding-sow (40)

scruta

odds and ends (n. pl.) (62)

scrutor

probe, examine (33)

scutum

shield (59)

scyphus

goblet (52, 54, 56)

secessus

withdrawal into seclusion or privacy; quiet corner, retreat (41)

seco

cut, cut up, cut with a lash, whip (45)

secreto

separately, individually, privately (28)

securis

ax (30)

seduco

draw aside (74)

selibra

one-half pound (33, 67)

semen

seed (38)

semesus

half- or partly-eaten (64)

semis

one half of an as (68)

sempiterno

eternally, forever (45)

senape (sinapi)

white mustard (66)

seplasium

ointment made or sold in Capua (76)

serisapia

late wisdom (56)

servo

reserve, set aside (73)

servulus

dimin. of servus (46)

sessorium

sitting-room, parlor (77)

sestertiarius

worth but a sesterce (45)

sestertius

1 sestertius = 4 asses

sevir

one of board of six (in provincial towns, charged with maintaining cult of Rome and Augustus) (30, 57)

seviratus

office of sevir (71)

sexennum

6 years old (47)

siccitas

drought (44)

siccus

dry; of sober habits, abstemious (n. - dry land) (37, 72)

sico

cut (i.e., whip) (45)

siligineus

made of siligo (a soft variety of wheat) (69)

silvaticus

of or belonging to the woods, wild (40)

simila

flour produced from triticum (wheat) (44)

singuli

one apiece, individual (44)

sobrius

sober; staid, sensible, temperate (37)

solea

leather sandal or slipper (worn by men in the house only: considered as a mark of effeminacy if worn out of doors); fish (sole) (56)

soleatus

wearing soleae (at 27: implies fancy slippers worn at a dinner party; their use in public would be considered unseemly)

solium

throne; hot water tub (51, 73)

somnior (somnio)

dream, dream of (74)

sophos

well done! bravo! (Gk. σοφῶς) (40)

sorbilis

able to be drunk or sucked up; runny (and therefore edible) (33)

spado

eunuch (27, 34, 55)

spargo

scatter, sprinkle, strew (72, 74)

speciosus

handsome, appealing (41)

spectaculum

sight, spectacle (27)

specto

look at something, direct one's gaze (68)

specularis

of or relating to mirrors (lapis s. - mica, gypsum) (68)

spina

spine (69)

spissus

dense, thick, closely-packed (31)

sponsio

wager (70)

sponsiuncula

a little bet (58)

sportella

little basket (40)

staminatas

neat (i.e., not mixed with water), immense (sc. potiones) (41)

statera

kind of balance (35, 67)

statunculum

statuette (50)

stela

gravestone (62)

stelio

lizard; rogue (50)

stella

star (32)

stercus

dung, muck (43)

sterilicula

uterus of sow that has not yet farrowed (35)

sterno

spread with blankets or something soft (s. lectum - prepare a couch for use) (71)

sterteia

one who snores (f.) (75)

stigma

brand, stigma (45)

stip(e)s

trunk of tree, stick (term of abuse for someone stupid) (43)

stolata

wearing the stola (worn by well-to-do married women - a symbol of respectability) (44)

strabonus (strabo)

squinter (39, 68)

stragula

a pall (78)

stragulus

(vestis stragula - cloth used as bedding, blankets, rugs, etc.) (42)

stramenticius

made of straw (63)

stramentum

straw or other material used as bedding material (63)

stratum

cover, horse cloth, bed (see sterno) (45, 55)

striga

screech-owl, evil spirit that howls in the night (witch, vampire) (63)

strophae

flourishes, tricks, tours de force (60)

structor

maker, builder; slave employed to arrange dishes, carve meat, etc. (35)

stupor

state of being insensible, dullness, stupefaction (41)

subalapa

rather boastful person (alapor - boast) (38)

subauratus

coated with gold, gilt (32)

subduco

withdraw, steal, purloin (30)

subicio

supply, apply, place under; substitute (27, 59)

subinde

immediately, repeatedly (47)

subolfacio

smell out, perceive by the scent (45)

suborno

supply, equip, dress up (in costume, etc.) (26, 36, 40)

subsequor

follow close behind (72)

subsessor

waylayer, lier-in-wait (who sat by the hunting nets waiting for game to be driven into them) (40)

suburbanum

suburban estate (48)

succino

sing or play accompaniment, "chime in" (69)

sucosus

juicy; extremely rich, oozing wealth (38)

sudarium

piece of cloth carried like a handkerchief, but used to wipe face, as a napkin, etc. (67)

sudo

sweat (44)

sudor

sweat (28)

sufficio

supply, provide (as replenishment) (27)

sufflo

inflate, blow upon (45)

sumen

sow's udder (36)

summa

(at 55: highest place, supremacy in x [+ gen.])

sumo

take (of food, medicine, etc.), take one's fill (34)

supellecticarius (supellectilarius)

servant in charge of household furniture (34)

supervacuus

superfluous (38)

su(r)sum

upward, above (58, 77)

sus

pig, boar, sow (49)

sutor

cobbler (68)

symphonia

group of musicians or singers (esp. when performing); musical accompaniment (32)

symphoniacus

one who sings or plays in a band (28)

tabula

plank, writing tablet; notice-board; gaming board (30, 56, 76)

taeda

pine wood, resin (47)

taeter

foul, horrible, vile (35, 64, 70)

talus

ankle (70)

tango

(at 66: me tango - taste, eat)

tangomenas

deriv. uncertain (with facere: to drink one's fill) (34, 73)

taurulus

little bull (39)

tegula

roof-tile (63)

teneo

hold fast (in the mind), remember (48)

terebinthinus

of the terebinth tree (33)

terni

three at one time, three each (66)

tertiarius

gladiator who replaces one killed in previous fight (45)

tessera

small cube or block; die-cube (33)

testamentum

will (53)

textilis

woven (55)

textor

weaver (33)

thebaicus

native or belonging to Thebes in Egypt (at 40: sc. palma [date]

noted for being dry)

theca

cover (39)

thraecium

outfit of a Thraex (75)

Thraex

type of gladiator (characterized by light shield and curved sword) (45)

tibia

reed pipe (28)

tinea

beetle, grub, maggot (78)

tintinnabulum

bell (47)

tisicus

consumptive (64)

titulus

notice, label (34, 38, 55)

tomaculum

kind of sausage (31, 49)

tomentum

flock or similar material used for stuffing cushions, etc. (38)

tonstrinum

barber's trade (46, 64)

topanta

everything that matters, all in all (Gk. τὸ πάντα) (37)

toral

valance of a couch (40)

torqueo

whirl around, twist awry, wrench the limbs upon the rack (41)

tortor

torturer (49)

trabalis

of or used for wooden beams (75)

traduco

exhibit, display, make a spectacle of, disgrace (41, 45)

tragoedus

actor of tragedy (70)

transilio

leap through (53)

transversus

oblique, athwart (de/ex transverso - unexpectedly) (55)

trepido

tremble, be in a state of confusion, agitation, or trepidation (26, 74)

tribunal

dais or platform on which the magistrate's chair was placed (71)

tributarius

liable to tribute (m. - tributary king) (57)

tricae

trifles, nonsense (53)

triduum

space of 3 days (45)

trimum

3 years old (47)

tripudio

to perform the tripudium (ritual dance in triple time performed by priests in honor of Mars) (36)

tristimonium (tristimonia)

sadness, despondency (63)

triticum

wheat (53)

trudo

thrust, push, press on, push forth (45)

trulla

scoop, ladle, strainer (75)

tuba

trumpet with straight tube (44)

tuber

swelling, tumor (t. terrae - truffle, toadstool) (58)

tubicen

one who plays the trumpet (tuba) (64)

tueor

preserve, maintain — [with partem, personam: "play")] (26)

tumultuor

make a commotion or confused uproar (78)

turdus

thrush (40, 65, 69)

turtur

turtle-dove (70)

tutela

protection, guardianship; protector, guardian (57)

uber

teat, pap (40)

ubique

anywhere, everywhere, in all circumstances (45, 58)

udus

wet, soaked, sodden, drunk (44, 58)

ultra

thereafter, any more, any longer (75)

ululo

howl (62)

umor

moisture, bodily fluid or discharge, sap (60)

unctus

covered in or anointed with oil (at 43: signifying rich foods)

undo

surge, flood (62)

unguentarius

maker of / dealer in perfumed ointments (39, 74)

unguis

nail of finger or toe (45, 57)

ung(u)o

smear with oil, anoint (75, 78)

universus

(pl. - all, without exception) (63)

urbanus

polished, refined, elegant

urceatim

by the pitcher, in jugfuls (urceus - jug) (44)

urceolus

small pitcher or jug (74)

urnalis

holding an urna (3-4 gallons) (52)

ursinus

of or relating to a bear (f. - bear's meat) (66)

usus

experience (usu venire - to occur in one's experience) (61)

uter

bladder; leather bag (for holding liquids, etc.) (34, 42)

utique

at any rate, without doubt, absolutely, certainly (not) (43, 45, 51)

utriculus

small skin or leather bottle (36)

uva

bunch of grapes (56)

vacillo

be unsteady, totter; be in financial distress (38)

vaco

be empty, be unoccupied, be at leisure (3rd sg. used impersonally: there is time/leisure) (46)

vafer

crafty, sly (50)

vah

exclamation of pain, vexation, contempt, admiration, or surprise (58)

valde

vigorously, intensely, extremely (when emphasizing a whole sentence: assuredly) (31)

valdus

(syncopated form of validus) (51)

valvae

folding doors (65)

varius

particolored, variegated (28, 45)

vas (vasum / vasus)

vase (57)

vavato

doll, puppet (63)

velum

sail (45)

venabulum

hunting spear (40)

venalicius

for sale, purchasable (n. - slave market, slaves) (29, 76)

venalis

for sale (46)

venatio

hunt (40)

venatorius

of or belonging to a hunter or the chase (40)

venenarius

poisoner (39)

veneratio

expression of reverent feeling or adoration, homage, veneration (60)

venerius (venereus)

sexual (61)

verbum

(at 78: verba dare - hoodwink, deceive, give the slip)

vermis

worm (57)

vernaculus

home-born, indigenous (used esp. of slaves) (38)

vernula

young home-born slave (66)

verro

sweep (34)

versipellis

skin-changer, werewolf (62)

vertebra

joint or articulation of the body; vertebra (34)

vervex

wether (as term of abuse: sheep, dolt) (57)

vesica

bladder (27)

vestiarius

dealer in clothes (41)

vestio

clothe, dress (27)

vetuo

(= veto)

vetulus

somewhat advanced in years, aging (28)

vexatio

jolting, shock, ill-treatment (60)

viator

messenger (= cursor?) (47)

vibro

move rapidly to and fro, fly swiftly (27, 47)

vicensimarius (vicesimarius)

collector of the five percent tax on the value of manumitted slaves (65)

vicesimus

twentieth part (f. - five percent tax on manumitted slaves [sc. pars]) (71)

vicus

district, quarter (61)

vigil

sentry, guard, member of fire brigade / neighborhood watch (78)

vigilo

stay awake, be vigilant, keep guard (77)

vilicatio

function of an overseer (vilicus) (69)

vinarium

vessel for serving wine (70, 78)

vindemia

vintage (43)

vindico

assert one's title to; claim as free (sc. in libertatem), manumit, liberate (41)

vinea

vines in a vineyard, vineyard (71)

vinearium

nursery for vines (71)

vitalis

of or belonging to life, concerning life or death (lectus vitalis - bier) (n. pl. - grave-clothes) (42, 77)

vitellus

yolk of an egg (33)

vitis

grape-vine (41)

vitreus

made of glass (34, 67)

vitulus

bull-calf (44, 47, 59)

volpis (vulpes)

fox (44, 58)

votum

(at 73: v. est - it is [my] wish)

vulgatus

common, ordinary, well-known, frequent (60)

vulva

sow's womb (70)

xerophagia

herbs eaten raw, crudités (Gk. ξηροφαγία - "eating of dry foods") (56)

zelotypus

jealous (45, 69)

zmaragdum

emerald (55)

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