ἀλέξω

Etymology
From, from , same source as Sanskrit , Old Armenian loanword , and 🇨🇬.

Verb

 * 1) to keep off, turn aside
 * 2) to guard, protect, defend, help
 * 3)  to recompense, requite

Inflection
Many of the forms seem to be formed as if from, e.g. , while other seem to be formed from , e.g..