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κατοικτείρω

κατοικτείρω, to have mercy

κατοικτ-είρω or κατοικτ-ίρω, irreg. aor. -οικτείρησα LXX 4 Ma. 8.20, 12.2: —
  • have mercy or compassion on, τινα Hdt. 1.45, 4.167, al., S. OT 13, E. Heracl. 445, IG 9(2).255 (Pharsalus); τὸ τῆς μητρὸς γῆρας LXX 4 Ma. 8.20.
    • II intr., feel, show compassion, κατοικτείραντα ἐρωτᾶν ask in compassion, Arist. Rh. 1393b28; -οικτῖραι ὡς βραχὺς εἴη ὁ βίος feel compassion at the thought that . ., Hdt. 7.46.

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