σχοιν-ίον, τό,
diminutive of σχοῖνος [
Refs],
small rope, cord or
thread, [
Refs 5th c.BC+]; simply,
rope, e.g. for mooring a ship, [
Refs 1st c.AD+]; πλεῖς τὴν θάλατταν σχοινίων πωλουμένω; when there are
ropes for sale? [
Refs 4th c.BC+]
2)
measuring-line, [
LXX+4th c.BC+]
2.b)
measure, portion, [
LXX]
2.c) [
Refs]
cubits, the side of an ἄρουρα, [
Refs 2nd c.BC+]
3)
girdle, [
LXX]
4) σ. βοτρύων, ={σχοινιά} [
Refs]
II)
metaphorically, λύειν σχοινίον μεριμνᾶν the
cord of cares (which binds one), [
Refs 5th c.BC+]
III) Comedy texts,
membrum virile, [
Refs 5th c.BC+]