A.support, foundation, χερὸς . . στηρίγματα the support of one's hand, E.IA617; στηρίγματ᾽ οἴκου, of children, Trag.Adesp.427; “θνητῶν ς. κραταιόν” Orph.H.18.7; “περιπλοκῆς δεῖται καὶ στηρίγματος” Plu.2.649c, cf. Ph.1.644: in pl., of a tower, J.BJ2.17.8.
5. τὸ λοιπὸν τοῦ ς. the rest of the multitude, LXX 4 Ki.25.11.