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verb transitive

per-tergĕo

2nd PP per-tergēre · 3rd PP pertersi · 4th PP pertersum · conj. 2nd
to wipe off; wipe dry
to wipe off, wipe dry.
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Lit.: gausape purpureo mensam pertersit, Hor. S. 2, 8, 11: spongia vasa, Col. 12, 9, 2. —*
to rub; touch against gently; N. cr by extension •
Transf., to rub or touch against gently: (aër) quasi perterget pupillas, Lucr. 4, 249; so, lux oculos perterget, id. 4, 277 Lachm. N. cr.: nostros oculos perterget longior aura, id. 4, 252.
Perseus ID: n35608 Key: pertergeo