A.able to keep off, defend, or help, esp. as epith. of gods, “Ζεὺς ἀ.” A.Th.8; ξύλον ἀ. club for defence, E.HF470.
2. ἀλεξητήριον (sc. φάρμακον), τό, remedy, medicine, Hp.Acut.54; protection, X.Eq.5.6; ἀ. τῆς δηλήσεως charm against . ., Thphr.HP7.13.4; “ἀ. νούσων” Nic.Th.7, IG9(1).881.3 (Corcyra); “ὄρη ἀ. ὑετῶν” Aristid. Or.48(1).11.