lanx

An Elementary Latin Dictionary

lanx lancis, f

3 LAC-, a plate, platter, charger, dish : in filicatis lancibus: caelata, O.: oneratae lances, V.: rotundae, H.: squilla distendat pectore lancem, Iu.—Of a balance, a scale : cum in alteram lancem animi bona inponat, in alteram, etc.: duas aequato examine lances Sustinet, V.