ἁγν-εύω,pf. ἥγνευκαD.l. citand.,
A. consider as part of purity, make it a point of religion, c.inf., ἁγνεύουσι ἔμψυχον μηδὲν κτείνειν
Hdt. 1.140
: abs.,to bepure, ὄρνιθος ὄρνις πῶς ἂν ἁγνεύοι φαγών ;
A. Supp. 226
, cf. Lys. 6.51 , Pl. Lg. 837c , Alex. 15.6 : c. acc. rei, χεῖρας ἁ.
E. IT 1227
;keep oneself pure from, τινός
D. 22.78
, Phld. Sto.Herc. 339.15 , Luc. Am. 5 ; also in Med. , γυναικός
GDI 3636.43
(Cos).
2. perform religious ceremonies, officiate, BGU 1201.6
(ii B. C.), cf. 149.8
(ii/iii A.D.).