ἀλέγω Prob. from Root ΛΕΓ, = LIG in Lat. religio, α being euphonic. only in pres.
I.to trouble oneself, have a care, mostly with negat.:
1.absol., οὐκ ἀλ. to have no care, heed not, Lat. negligo, Hom.; κύνες οὐκ ἀλέγουσαι careless, reckless dogs, Od.; without negat., ἀλέγουσι κιοῦσαι are heedful in their course.
II.with a case,
1.c. gen. to care for, Od., Aesch.