Note 649 — BOOK THE TWENTIETH

Footnote 649: (return) So ἀλεὶς in xv. 403. “It is also used in the same way of a warrior, who, whilst he is preparing to rush on his enemy, or expecting his attack, draws himself up together, or, as we say, puts himself in an attitude of attack or defence.”—Buttm. Lexil. p. 258.