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Greek
Etymology
From Byzantine Greek ξαφρίζω (xaphrízō), inherited from Ancient Greek ἐξαφρίζω (exaphrízō).
Verb
ξαφρίζω • (xafrízo) (past ξάφρισα, passive ξαφρίζομαι)
- to skim (clear a liquid from scum or substance floating)
- to purloin, pilfer, steal
Conjugation
This verb needs an inflection-table template.
Related terms
- ξάφρισμα n (xáfrisma, “filching, skimming”)