ἀράσσω

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • ἀρᾰ́ττω (aráttō) Attic

Etymology

Unknown, but Beekes suggests an onomatopoeic origin. Possibly related to ῥάσσω (rhássō, to strike, dash).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἀρᾰ́σσω • (arássō)

  1. to smite, dash in pieces
  2. to knock at the door
  3. (of rattling, crashing) to beat, strike

Conjugation

Derived terms

  • ἀπαράσσω (aparássō)
  • ἀραγμός (aragmós)
  • καταράσσω (katarássō)
  • σῠναράσσω (sunarássō)

Further reading

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