noun

sustentācŭlum

gen. sustentācŭli · gender neuter · decl. 2nd

a prop; stay; support

a prop, stay, support.

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Lit. (post-Aug. and very rare): sustentaculum, columen, Tac. H. 2, 28.—

sustenance; nourishment by extension •

Transf., sustenance, nourishment: sustentaculum sumptuosum corporis, Aug. Mor. Eccl. Cath. 33.

Perseus ID: n47141 Key: sustentaculum