Dictionary entry

G01194

An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon Keyed to Strong's Numbers

δέρω

I. "to skin, flay", of animals, Hom., etc.:— ἀσκὸν δεδάρθαι "to have one's" skin "flayed off", Solon; so, δερῶ σε θύλακον "I will make" a purse "of your skin", Ar.

II. also (like the slang words "to tan or hide) to cudgel, thrash", id=Ar.