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πυρφορέω

πυρφορέω, to be a torch-bearer

πυρφορ-έω,
  • to be a torch-bearer, E. Tr. 348: c. acc., π. λαμπάδιον Hld. 4.1.
        • b esp. to be a πυρφόρος or bearer of sacred fire, IG 7.1776 (Thesp.); ὁ παῖς ὁ τῷ πυρφορῶν ib. 42(1).121.43 (Epid., iv B.C.).
      • 2 carry fire, θεωρὶς ναῦς ἐκ Δήλου π. Philostr. Her. 19.14.
    • II set on fire, A. Th. 341 (lyr.): metaph., ψυχήν Charito 2.4.

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