A.use up beforehand, “τοῖς ἐφοδίοις” Plu. Comp.Dion.Brut.1, cf. D.H.Rh.10.13, Aristid.Or.36 (48).103: pf., διὰ τὸ προκατακεχρῆσθαι (sc. τὰς ἐκκλησίας), in pass. sense, or (if ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις be supplied) in act. sense, D.19.154.
2. simply, employ first, “τῷ Καίσαρι ἔς τινα” App.BC3.51.