A.contest, struggle for victory, “ἀγὼν διὰ πάσης ἀγωνίης ἔχων” Hdt.2.91; “πολεμίων ἀ.” E.Hec.314, cf. Tr.1003; esp. in games, Pi.O.2.52, P.5.113:—also in Prose, “ἐν δημοτικῇ ἀ.” X.Cyr.2.3.15; ἅπασαν ἀ. ἐκτεἶναι [D.]60.30, etc.
2. gymnastic exercise, Hp.Art. 11, Pl.Men.94b, Lg.765c, etc.: generally, exercise, Id.Grg.456d sq., R.618b.