ἀμύσσω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

This word has been compared to Latin mūcrō (sharp point), Lithuanian mùšti (to beat, strike, hit) and Old English gemyscan (to afflict, tease). This seems a rather small basis for reconstructing an Indo-European root. Furnée accepts the comparison with Latin, but as a substrate word. The presence of ἀμύσχεσται (amúskhestai, laceration of the flesh with claws) shows a typical Pre-Greek variation, according to Beekes.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἀμῠ́σσω (amússō)

  1. to scratch, tear, lacerate
  2. to tear in pieces, mangle
  3. (of thorns) to prick
  4. (of insects) to sting

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