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adjective

praeparcus

fem. prae-parca · neut. prae-parcum
very sparing; very niggardly
very sparing, very niggardly (post-Aug.).
apes praeparcae (opp. prodigae atque edaces), Plin. 11, 19, 21, § 67.— literal •
Lit.: apes praeparcae (opp. prodigae atque edaces), Plin. 11, 19, 21, § 67.—
animus, Plin. 22, 24, 51, § 110. figuratively •
Trop.: animus, Plin. 22, 24, 51, § 110.
Perseus ID: n37828 Key: praeparcus