καρτερώ

Etymology
Inherited from, contracted form of , in its mediaeval sense.

Verb

 * : wait for
 * : suffer patiently

Usage notes

 * The simple past (aorist), and other perfective, forms are uncommon.
 * The simple past, from the cognate verb.
 * Imperfect tense: some sources say that the "correct" forms follow, however the forms are common.