1. to beg, pray, entreat, beseech , either absolute or with accusative pers. (Homer); that by which one prays, in genitive, λ. τινα γούνων (Iliad by Homer); λ. Ζηνός (Odyssey by Homer):—;an infinitive is often added, οὐδέ ς᾽ ἔγωγε λίσσομαι μένειν I do not pray thee to remain, (Iliad by Homer)

2. with accusative rei, to beg or pray for , οἷ αὐτῶι θάνατον λιτέσθαι (Iliad by Homer): with double accusative of persons or things, ταῦτα μὲν οὐχ ὑμέας ἔτι λίσσομαι this I beg of you no more, (Odyssey by Homer) (ML)