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φόρτος

Alt. φόρτος, ὁ,

Etym. φέρω

I. "a load, a ship's freight or cargo", Od., Hes., etc.

2. metaph. "a heavy load or burden", φ. χρείας, κακῶν Eur.

II. in attic "tiresome stuff, something common, low, coarse, vulgar", Ar.