φορέω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • to bear repeatedly or habitually
  • to wear clothing, armor, etc.
  • to bear, show, have a certain feature or quality of mind or body
  • (passive) to be borne along, be stormtossed
  • (passive) to be carried away, be shifted
  • (middle) to fetch for oneself, fetch regularly

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Hellenic *pʰoréyō inherited from Proto-Indo-European *bʰoréyeti.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰoréyeti

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