A.giving little nourishment, Hp.Prorrh.2.3, Thphr.CP3.13.4, Diph.Siph. ap. Ath.3.120e, Gal.17(2).368 : Comp., “-ώτερον γάλα” Sor.1.117.
II. Act., taking little nourishment, Arist.PA682a21, Pr.898b21 ; abstemious, of athletes in training, dub. in Delph.3(1).474(iii B.C.).