πειράζω

Ancient Greek

verb

Definitions

to make proof or trial of
(with accusative of person) to try or tempt a person, put them to the test

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek πεῖρα (attempt, trial, a trial, experiment).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πεῖρα

Gloss

attempt, trial, a trial, experiment

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Cognates and derived terms

πειρατής Ancient Greek
πεῖρα Ancient Greek
ἄπειρος Ancient Greek
ἔμπειρος Ancient Greek
*per- Proto-Indo-European
πειράζω Greek (modern)