καταφθάνω [φθᾰ],
fall upon unawares, ἐπί τινα [[ LXX.Judg.20.42 ] LXX].
__II with infinitive, κ. τεκεῖν bring forth a child first, [[ “BGU” 665 ii 14 (1st c.AD)] Refs 1st c.AD+]: also with accusative, pay in advance, κατέφθακα ἀρτάβας ιβ [[ “POxy.” 1482.10 (2nd c.AD). ] Refs 2nd c.AD+]