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ξύω (xuō)

xuō

to scrape

G8436 · Greek · New Testament · 0 verses

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Koine Greek
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Definition

1. to scrape, plane, smooth or polish , (Odyssey by Homer): metaphorically, ξῦσαι ἀπὸ γῆρας to scrape off, get rid of old age, (Homeric Hymns):—; Mid., παλτὸν ξύσασθαι to shape oneself a javelin-shaft, (Xenophon Historicus)
2. to make smooth, work delicately , (Iliad by Homer) (ML)