ἔκδεια,ἡ,
A. falling short, being in arrear, φόρων καὶ νεῶνin tribute and ships, Th. 1.99 (pl.), cf. Hyp. Fr. 136 , BGU 976.19
(ii A.D.), Lib. Or. 36.10 (pl.),v.l.in
D. 32.30 .
2. deficit,
PRev.Laws 17.1 , al.(iii B.C.).
3. shortage, lack,
ὕδατος
PRyl. 81.13
(ii A.D.).