ξαφρίζω

Greek

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek ξαφρίζω (xaphrízō), inherited from Ancient Greek ἐξαφρίζω (exaphrízō).

Verb

ξαφρίζω • (xafrízo) (past ξάφρισα, passive ξαφρίζομαι)

1. to skim (clear a liquid from scum or substance floating)
2. to purloin, pilfer, steal

Conjugation

This verb needs an inflection-table template.

Related terms

• ξάφρισμα n (xáfrisma, “filching, skimming”)