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ματάω

To do ineffective work, show oneself clumsy or unskilful : ἀπέκοψε παρήορον οὐδὲ μάτησεν Il. 16.474.

To idle, lose time Il. 23.510.

Of horses, to shirk their work, grow restive Il. 5.233.

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to be idle, to dally, loiter, linger

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To do ineffective work, show oneself clumsy or unskilful : ἀπέκοψε παρήορον οὐδὲ μάτησεν Il. 16.474.

To idle, lose time Il. 23.510.

Of horses, to shirk their work, grow restive Il. 5.233.

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