ἀλέγω
ἀλέγω
Prob. from Root !λεγ, LIG in Lat. religio, α being euphonic.
only in pres.
to trouble oneself, have a care, mostly with negat.:
absol., οὐκ ἀλ. to have no care, heed not, Lat. negligo, Hom.; κύνες οὐκ ἀλέγουσαι careless, reckless dogs, Od.; without negat., ἀλέγουσι κιοῦσαι are heedful in their course.
with a case,
c. gen. to care for, Od., Aesch.
c. acc. to heed, regard, respect, Il.:—without a negat., ὅπλα ἀλέγουσιν take care of, Od.