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sustentaculum

sustentaculum, a prop, stay, support

sustentācŭlum, i, n. [sustento], a prop, stay, support.
  • I Lit. (post-Aug. and very rare): sustentaculum, columen, Tac. H. 2, 28.—
  • II Transf., sustenance, nourishment: sustentaculum sumptuosum corporis, Aug. Mor. Eccl. Cath. 33.

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