μετασσεύομαι

[μετα- 1.]

3 sing. aor. μετέσσυτο Il. 21.423, Il. 23.389.

To set off, take one’s way, after or in the train of another Il. 6.296.

To start off in pursuit of, make for, a person Il. 21.423.

To make for, make up to (a person) : ποιμένα λαῶν Il. 23.389.