πυρφορ-έω,
A. to be a torch-bearer, E. Tr. 348 : c. acc., π. λαμπάδιον
Hld. 4.1
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b. esp.to be a πυρφόροςorbearer of sacred fire,
IG 7.1776 (Thesp.);ὁ παῖς ὁ τῷ πυρφορῶνib. 42(1).121.43 (Epid.,iv B.C.).
2. carry fire, θεωρὶς ναῦς ἐκ Δήλου π.
Philostr. Her. 19.14
.
II. set on fire, A. Th. 341 (lyr.): metaph., ψυχήν
Charito 2.4
.