μεθύω
μεθύω
μέθυ
only in pres. and imperf.; the fut. and aor. act. belong to μεθύσκω
to be drunken with wine, Od., etc.; μ. ὑπὸ τοῦ οἴνου Xen.
metaph. of things, βοείη μεθύουσα ἀλοιφῆι an ox-hide soaked in oil, Il.
of persons, to be drunken or intoxicated with passion, pride, etc., Xen., Plat.