Sentence:  For this manner of banishment for a time, called <WSD>"ostracismos</WSD>", was no punishment for any fault committed, but a mitigation and taking away of the envy of the people, which delighted to pluck down their stomacks that too much seemed to exceed in greatness: [...]. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state. (from 16th c.)