γδέρνω

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐκδέρω (ekdérō), from ἐκ- (ek-, out) + δέρω (dérō, to skin).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣðerno/

Verb

γδέρνω • (gdérno) (past έγδαρα, passive γδέρνομαι)

  1. to graze, scuff
  2. to flay, skin
  3. (figuratively) to fleece, swindle, rook

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