A.purity, chastity, “λόγων ἔργων τε” S.OT864 (lyr.), coupled with “καθαρότης” Hp.Morb.Sacr.1, cf. 1 Ep.Tim.4.12; “τῶνθεῶν” Antipho 2.1.10; “ἁγνείη δ᾽ ἐστὶ φρονεῖν ὅσια” App.Anth.4.18.
II. strict observance of religious duties, Pl.Lg.909e (pl.), etc.; in pl., purifications, ceremonies, Isoc.11.21, J.BJ prooem. 10, BGU1198.12, etc.