τηλία

A. board or table with a raised rim or edge, to prevent meal and pastry placed on it from falling off, corn-seller's or baker's board, Pherecr. 126, Peithol. ap. Arist. Rh. 1411a14, cf. HA 578a1 (hence cj. for ἑστίας in Hippiatr. 1), BGU 1117.11 (i B.C.), Sch.Ar. Pl. 1038 (citing Eup. 194), AB 275: but in Ar. l.c. (1037) apptly. hoop of a corn-sieve, κοσκίνου κύκλος Sch.

2. table or stage whereon game-cocks and quails were set to fight, Aeschin. 1.53, Poll. 9.108, Alciphr. 3.53: generally, gambling-table, ABl.c.

3. chimney board, trap-door, Ar. V. 147.--A form σηλία is cited in Sch.Ar. l.c., cf. σήμερον, τήμερον; v. σαλία.