μεθύω
Etym. μέθυ
Etym. only in pres. and imperf.; the fut. and aor. act. belong to μεθύσκω
I. "to be drunken with wine", Od., etc.; μ. ὑπὸ τοῦ οἴνου Xen.
II. metaph. of things, βοείη μεθύουσα ἀλοιφῆι an ox-hide "soaked" in oil, Il.
2. of persons, "to be drunken or intoxicated" with passion, pride, etc., Xen., Plat.