ἀλείφω From Root !lip, with α prefixed, v. λίπος to anoint with oil, oil the skin, as was done after bathing, or before gymnastic exercises, the Act. referring to the act of another, Mid. to oneself, Il.; often with λίπα added (v. λίπα):— metaph. to prepare as if for gymnastics, to stimulate, Plat., etc. like ἐπαλείφω, to plaster, οὔατα ἀλεῖψαι to stop up the ears, Od.