πόρπ-αξ,ᾱκος,ὁ, (πόρπη)
A. handleof a shield, B. Fr. 3.6 , S. Aj. 576 , E. Ph. 1127 , etc.; prob.ringorloop,inside the shield, which could be taken out at pleasure,ἔχουσι πόρπακας [αἱ ἀσπίδες], i.e. they are ready for use, Ar. Eq. 858 , cf. 849 , and Sch. ad loc.
II. part of the headgear of a horse,
E. Rh. 385 (anap.).
III. surgicalfibula,
Hippiatr. 24 (pl.).