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νωτίζω

νωτίζω, to turn one’s back

νωτ-ίζω, only in aor. exc. in compd. ἀπο-,
  • turn oneʼs back, οἱ δὲ . . πρὸς φυγὴν ἐνώτισαν turned their backs and fled, E. Andr. 1141: c. acc. cogn., παλίσσυτον δράμημα νωτίσαι S. OT 193: abs., νωτίσας θυέτω IPE 2.342 (Phanagoria).
    • II cover the back of, βρέφος E. Ph. 654 (lyr.).
    • III skim the surface of, πόντον νωτίσαι A. Ag. 286.
    • IV Med., νωτίσασθαι carry on the back, Hsch.

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