περι-άπτω,

[in LXX: 3Ma.3:7 * ;]

__1. to tie about, attach.

__2. In late writers, to light a fire around, kindle: πῦρ, Luk.22:55.†

SYN.: θιγγάνω, ψηλαφάω. ἅ. is the stronger, θ. to touch, the lighter term. ψ. is to feel, as in search of something (Tr. Syn. § xvii; Lft. Col. 201 f.) (AS)

to tie about; attach; to light a fire around; kindle