περισπάω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • I draw off from around, strip off
  • (of a general or army) I wheel about, esp. wheel twice
  • I draw off, draw away, divert
  • (grammar) I pronounce with the circumflex (esp. on the last syllable)

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek σπάω (I draw, I pull, pull).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σπάω

Gloss

I draw, I pull, pull

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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