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νεῦμα (neuma) a beckon ^G:N-M

νεῦμα, ατος, τό,

(νεύω) nod, sign, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; νεύματος ἕνεκα χαλεπαίνειν for a mere nod, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

__2 expression of will, command, μονοψήφοισι νεύμασι [Refs 4th c.BC+]; approval, sanction, ἀετὸς φέρων ἐκ Διὸς ταῖς εὐχαῖς ν. [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; control, ὑποτάττειν Παλαιστίνην τῷ ν. τινός Chor.p.28B.
__II quarter of the heavens, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II.2 generally, direction, [Refs 1st c.AD+]