I.at Athens, to serve public offices at one's own cost, Oratt.; τὰ λελειτουργημένα the services performed, Dem.
II.generally, to perform public duties, to serve the people or state, τῇ πόλει Xen.; so, λ. τοῖς σώμασι to serve in one's own person, Dem.
III.more generally, to serve a master, c. dat., Arist.
2.to perform religious service, minister, NTest.