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noun greek

ulmĭtrĭba

gen. ulmĭtrĭbae · gender masculine · decl. 1st
vox hibrida, from ulmus and τρίβω, tero, an elm-rubber, i. e.
one that wears out elms; is often beaten with elm-rods
one that wears out elms, is often beaten with elm-rods, a term of abuse, Plaut. Pers. 2, 4, 7; cf. ulmus.
Perseus ID: n49648 Key: ulmitriba