πελάτης

A. one who approaches or comes near, S. Ph. 1164 (lyr.) ; neighbour, Τμώλου π. A. Pers. 49 (anap.).

II. esp. of one who approaches a woman, τὸν πελάταν λέκτρων Διός, of Ixion, S. Ph. 677 (lyr.).

III. one who approaches to seek protection, dependant, client, Pl. Euthphr. 4c, Arist. Ath. 2.2, Phot. ; = Lat. cliens, D.H. 1.83, Plu. Rom. 13, etc. :—fem. πελάτις, ιδος, Id. Cat.Ma. 24. (Cf. ἱκέτης from ἱκνέομαι.)