ἐπιβραδύνω

A. tarry or loiter at a place, Luc. Tim. 46 (nisi leg. ἔτι βρ.).

2. . to be late or in default, PFlor. 278ii 13 (iii A.D.), etc.

II. . trans., slacken, opp. ἐπιταχύνειν, τὸν τόνον τῆς ἀπαγγελίας Aristid. Rh. p.545S.; of planetary influence, Vett. Val.219.23; intr., of the pulse, Gal. 8.492.