Discus

·noun The exercise with the discus.

II. Discus ·noun A disk. ·see Disk.

III. Discus ·noun A quoit; a circular plate of some heavy material intended to be pitched or hurled as a trial of strength and skill.

discus
discus, i, m., = δίσκος. I A quoit , an implement for exercise in ancient gymnastics, Stat. Th. 6,...

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Discus
Discus, i, m., the name of a freedman , Ter. Eun. 608. ...

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discus
discus ī, m , δίσκος, a quoit: pete cedentem aëra disco, H.: Indoctus disci, H.: discum audire quam...

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