[686] “Excidit ore” 2. 658 note. Here the intention seems to be to express eagerness. Serv. however has a curious comment: “‘Excidit ore,’ quasi seni: quod circa Anchisen reservat, ut ‘Tantumque nefas patrio excidit ore.’” “Vox excidit” occurs again 9. 113 of a sudden cry.
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