A.monarch, sole ruler, first in Thgn.52 (in Ion. form, as Hdt.3.82,5.46), cf. Sol.9.3, etc.; “τραχὺς μ.” A.Pr.326; “μονάρχους καταλύειν” Th. 1.122; δῆμος, ἅτε μ. ὤν as sole ruler, Arist.Pol.1292a15; “γῆς τῆσδε μ.” Ar.Eq.1330.
2. princelet, dynast, OGI54.16 (Adule, iii B. C.): generally, leader, general, E.Rh.31 (lyr.).
3. = Lat. dictator, Plu. Cam.18.
II. title of magistrate at Cos, SIG1012.13, etc.
b. name of month at Cos, dub. in BMus.Inscr.339.
III. as Adj., σκᾶπτον μ. the royal sceptre, Pi.P.4.152.