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but the name δυογόν is quite properly given to that which binds two together for the purpose of draught; now, however, we say ζυγόν. There are a great many other such instances.Hermogenes
Yes, that is plain.Socrates
Similarly the word δέον (obligation) at first, when spoken in this way, denotes the opposite of all words connected with the good; for although it is a form of good, δέον seems to be a bond (δεσμός) and hindrance of motion, own brother, as it were, toβλαβερόν.Hermogenes
Yes, Socrates, it certainly does seem so.Socrates
But it does not, if you employ the ancient word,
Yes, that is plain.Socrates
Similarly the word δέον (obligation) at first, when spoken in this way, denotes the opposite of all words connected with the good; for although it is a form of good, δέον seems to be a bond (δεσμός) and hindrance of motion, own brother, as it were, toβλαβερόν.Hermogenes
Yes, Socrates, it certainly does seem so.Socrates
But it does not, if you employ the ancient word,