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ματάω
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.

ShortDef

to be idle, to dally, loiter, linger

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Headword:
ματάω
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ματάω
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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.
IDX:
6184
URN:
urn:cite2:scaife-viewer:dictionaries.v1:cunliffe_lex-n6184
Key:
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