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ἐφεδρεύω

ἐφεδρεύω, to sit upon, rest upon

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ἐφήδρευον imperfect active indicative 3rd plural, imperfect active indicative 1st singular of ἐφεδρεύω

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ἐφεδρ-εύω, (ἔφεδρος)
  • sit upon, rest upon, ἄγγος ἐφεδρεῦον κάρᾳ E. El. 55; sit on eggs, Arist. HA 564a11.
      • 2 occupy land, PStrassb. 114.3.
    • II lie by or near, lie in wait, of an enemy watching for an opportunity of attack, Th. 4.71, 8.92; ὅταν εἰδῶσιν ἐφεδρεύουσαν τὴν δύναμιν Isoc. 8.137; ἐ. τινί keep watch over, as a prisoner, E. Or. 1627: generally, watch for, τοῖς . . ἀγαθοῖς ἐφεδρεύων ἕτερος καθεδεῖται D. 5.15; τοῖς καιροῖς τινος Id. 8.42, cf. PBaden 39iii7 (ii A.D.), Him. Or. 2.26; τοῖς ἀτυχήμασί [τινος] Arist. Pol. 1269a38; τοῖς ἐσομένοις Hld. 4.17: metaph., of disease, lie in wait, Hp. Ep. 19 (Hermes 53.64); but, to be associated with other diseases, Id. Flat. 6.
      • 2 of a third combatant, draw a ‘bye’, Luc. Herm. 40.
      • 3 in war, form the reserve, Plb. 18.32.2.
      • 4 watch over, protect, τῇ τοῦ σίτου κομιδῇ Id. 5.95.5.
    • III halt, Plu. Pyrrh. 32, etc.

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