[Meaning] verbal pedantry; for there is a particular light rope on ships, which is called a terthron. Some say that [terthra are] the upper holes of the mechanism on the mast, from which hangs the mast's yardarm; but others say that terthreia is waffling. Also [sc. people refer to] the so-called battle in the two parts. But[1] some [say] that it was customary for the ephebes, after they had become border-patrollers of the territory, to go on campaign, if a war occurred, but not with the others; instead, in 'parts' not exposed to the dangers of the battle. Hence the campaign [sc. of this kind] is called the one 'in the parts'.[2] [Terthreia] also means deceit, and meddling.