Lactantius, Glosses (Placidus)

Analogia analogy is the defect or correctness of a certain word.

Acipenser sturgeon is a type of fish, rarely found, that is to say, noble.

Asylum sanctuary is a Greek word for a temple to which, if anyone fled, it was a crime to be dragged out; that is, from the non-removal of the spoil.

Aporria efflux is a Greek name. It is, however, an influx or derivation, or the dregs, or the remains and filth of elements which are purged in the air. From this, diverse animals, trees, stones, and herbs are born on earth.

Apage away/begone: depart and go.

Atqui and yet/but: rather, even if, but.

Aiens saying: saying. Thus aio I say, ais you say, ait he says makes the participle.

Ancile sacred shield, a shield which is said to have fallen from heaven long ago among the Romans, under Numa, king of the Romans; it was somewhat short and round on all sides. Whence all smaller shields are called ancilia shields.

Aspellens driving away: expelling.

Amiciter in a friendly manner: amicably.

Adsultantes leaping toward: leaping upon.

Accipitres hawks: swift horses.

Abdomen belly: the fat of meats.

Aeae woe/alas: an interjection.

Amoue remove: remove.

Artemo jib/pulley: a rudder or steering pole.

Aristophanes, the name of a poet.