πόρπ-αξ,
ᾱκος,
ὁ,(
πόρπη)
A). handle of a shield,
B. Fr. 3.6 ,
S. Aj. 576 ,
E. Ph. 1127 , etc.; prob.
ring or
loop, inside the shield, which could be taken out at pleasure,
ἔχουσι πόρπακας [αἱ ἀσπίδες], i.e. they are ready for use,
Ar. Eq. 858 , cf.
849 , and Sch. ad loc.
II). part of the headgear of a horse, E. Rh. 385 (anap.).