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[62] ἐρίηρον. The prefix “ἐρι”, which some identify with “ἀρι”, perhaps from “ἀρ-είων”, merely strengthens the sense of the word. “ἐρίϝηρος” is referred by Curtius to a root var, ‘to choose;’ compare also “ἦρα, ἐπι-ήρανος”. This form from the “ο” declension occurs only here, and inf. 471, and Od.1. 346.We find “ἐρίηρος” in Il.4. 266.It is common in the metaplastic form “ἐρίηρες” and “ἐρίηρας”. The epithet may be rendered ‘worthy.’

Homer's Odyssey. W. Walter Merry. James Riddell. D. B. Monro. Oxford. Clarendon Press. 1886-1901.

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