ἄλαλκον

aor.

[cf. ἀλκή, ἀλέξω.]

(ἀπ-.)

• • 1

    To ward or keep off Il. 9.605, Il. 21.548, Il. 23.185: Od. 4.167.

    With dat. of person protected: κύνας οἱ Il. 17.153. Cf. Il. 19.30, Il. 21.138 = 250: Od. 3.237, Od. 13.319.

    With genit.: Τρώων λοιγόν Il. 21.539.

    With dat. and genit. of part: κρατός τοι κακὸν ἦμαρ Od. 10.288.

  • 2

    With dat., to succour, defend, protect: οἱ Il. 22.196.