ἀλείφω
Etym. From Root!lip, with α prefixed, v. λίπος
I. "to anoint with oil, oil" the skin, as was done after bathing, or before gymnastic exercises, the Act. referring to the act of another, Mid. to oneself, Il.; often with λίπα added (v. λίπα):— metaph. "to prepare as if for gymnastics, to stimulate", Plat., etc.
II. like ἐπαλείφω, "to plaster", οὔατα ἀλεῖψαι "to stop up" the ears, Od.