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μαγγανεύω

μαγγανεύω, to use charms

μαγγᾰν-εύω, (μάγγανον)
  • use charms or philtres, of Circe, Ar. Pl. 310: metaph., play tricks, D. 25.80, Jul. Gal. 340a; μ. πρὸς τὰς θεάς use superstitious means to propitiate the goddesses, Plb. 15.29.9; μ. ἐπί τινα Luc. DDeor. 6[2].1, Bis Acc. 21: c. acc. cogn., μ. ἀπάτην contrive means for cheating, Ach.Tat. 2.38.
    • II c. acc., trick out, dress artificially, of cooks, τὰ σιτία καὶ τὰ ὄψα μ. καὶ φαρμάττειν Plu. Sanit. 2.126a.

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