- περιστρέφω
- to move around
- 1. to whirl round , of one preparing to throw, [8th/7th c.BC]; π. ἵππον to wheel it round , [1st/2nd c.AD]:—; Pass. to be turned round, spin round , [8th/7th c.BC]; π. εἰς τἀληθῆ to come round to it, [5th/4th c.BC]
2. π. τὼ χεῖρε to tie his hands behind him, [Refs 5th c.BC]. (ML)