σπογγίζω

A. wipe with a sponge, Ar. Th. 247; τὰ βάθρα D. 18.258; τὰ ὑποδήματα Arr. Epict. 2.22.31, Ath. 8.351a (Pass.).

II. wipe away, τὸν ἱδρῶτα . . ἀπ’ ἐμοῦ σπόγγισον Pherecr. 53.