περάω

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

In the sense of 'to cross,' from πέρα (péra, beyond). Cognate to Albanian prura. In the sense of 'to sell as a slave,' cognate with πέρνημι (pérnēmi).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Verb[edit]

περᾰ́ω (peráō)

  1. to go from one side to another
  2. to pass through over or traverse, cross, esp. over water
  3. (intransitive) to penetrate or pierce (of a pointed weapon)
  4. to sell as a slave[1]

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Descendants[edit]

  • Koine Greek: περνῶ (pernô)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Cunliffe, A Lexicon of the Homeric Dialect