- ἐξελαύνω
- to launch an expedition
- 1. occurs in [8th/7th c.BC]:—; to drive out from , ἄντρου ἐξήλασε μῆλα [8th/7th c.BC]; absol. to drive afield , of a shepherd, [8th/7th c.BC]:—;esp. to drive out or expel from a place, [8th/7th c.BC, 6th/5th c.BC], etc.
2. to drive out horses or chariots, [8th/7th c.BC]: Mid. to drive out one's horses, [Refs 3rd c.BC]; so, ἐξελαύνειν στρατόν to lead out an army, [Refs 5th c.BC]: hence
3. intr. to march out , [Refs 5th c.BC]: to drive or ride out , [Refs 5th c.BC]
4. to knock out , [8th/7th c.BC]
5. to beat out metals, [Refs 5th c.BC] (ML)