ledge or reef of rock in the sea

poët. in cl., a or over which the sea dashes (Polyb., FlJ, al.). Metaph., of men whose conduct causes danger to others, , R, txt. (but v. infr.). rock reef Ju 12 In late writers = (q.v.), ; metaph., , R, mg. (cf. Mayor, 41, but v. supr.).† σπίλος a spot, stain Ju, l.c.

vlekken

a hidden rock; fig: a flaw, stigma.

reef

a ledge or reef of rock in the sea

spot (by confusion with G4696 (σπίλος))

σπιλάς, -άδος, ἡ (on the gender in Ju, l.with, see Mayor, Ju., 41), 1. poët. in cl., a rock or reef over which the sea dashes (Polyb., FlJ, al.). Metaphorical, of men whose conduct causes danger to others, Ju 12, R, txt. (but see infr.). 2. In late writers = σπίλος (which see), a spot, stain; metaphorically, Ju, l.with, R, mg. (cf. Mayor, 41, but see supr.).† (AS)