νέω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology 1

Alteration of νάω (náō, to flow), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₂- (to flow; to swim).

Verb

νέω (néō)

  1. to swim
  2. (figuratively, of one in shoes that are too large) to float
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Etymology 2

From Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₁-. Cognate with νῆτρον, νῆμα, nematode, needle, neuro, sinew.

Verb

νέω (néō)

  1. to spin
    Νῆσον, μῆτερ· ῥάψω.
    Nêson, mêter; rhápsō.
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Etymology 3

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

νέω (néō)

  1. to heap, to pile up
  2. (passive voice) to be stuffed
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Etymology 4

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Adverb

νέω (néō)

  1. (Doric, in the phrase ἐς νέω) next year
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