farrago

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.

farrāgo, ĭnis, f. [far], mixed fodder for cattle, mash.

I Prop.: farrago appellatur id, quod ex pluribus satis pabuli causa datur jumentis, Paul. ex Fest. p. 91, 14 Müll.; Varr. R. R. 1, 31, 5; Plin. 18, 16, 41, § 142; Verg. G. 3, 205; Nemes. Cyneg. 283.—

II Transf. *

A A medley , hodge-podge : nostri libelli, Juv. 1, 86.—

B A trifle : tenuis, Pers. 5, 77.

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