θέλγω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Unexplained. Several unconvincing hypotheses: that is related to Lithuanian žvelgiù (to look at) (connecting it as "enchanting by an evil look"); to Sanskrit ह्वरते (hvarate, to turn, diverge) with Greek enlargment -γ-; to Germanic words like Old English dolg (wound, scar) and Old High German tolg (wound), both from Proto-Germanic *dulgą.

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Verb

θέλγω (thélgō)

  1. to charm, enchant, bewitch
    Synonym: κηλέω (kēléō)
  2. to cheat, cozen
  3. to charm, beguile, deceive

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