I.a blackand-blue mark, a livid spot (made by a blow, bruise, etc.; not ante-Aug.).
I. Lit.: “sugillationem rapere,” Plin. 32, 7, 24, § 74.—
II. Trop., an affronting, insulting: “consulum,” Liv. 43, 14, 5: “domini,” Dig. 47, 10, 15: “foeda majestatis ejus,” Plin. 7, 45, 46, § 150: “ipsius gloriae,” Val. Max. 2, 3, 1: “amara,” id. 6, 9, 12: “admonitionis,” Sen. Ben. 5, 22, 3.