scandălum, i, n., = σκάνδαλον, that which causes one to stumble, a stumblingblock (eccl. Lat.). *
I Lit., Prud. Apoth. 47 praef.—
II Trop., an inducement to sin , a temptation , cause of offence , Tert. Virg. Vel. 3; id. adv. Jud. 14; id. adv. Marc. 3, 1; Vulg. Psa. 118, 165; id. 1 Johan. 2, 10.