- ἐπιρρέω
- to overflow
- 1. to flow upon the surface, float a-top , like oil on water, [8th/7th c.BC]
2. to flow in besides, flow fresh and fresh , [5th/4th c.BC]:—;metaph. of large bodies of men, to stream on and on , [8th/7th c.BC, Refs 5th c.BC]; also, οὑπιρρέων χρόνος onward-streaming time, i. e. the future, [6th/5th c.BC]; ὄλβου ἐπιρρυέντος if wealth flows on and on, increases continually , [Refs 5th c.BC] (ML)