σταυρόω
From LSJ
τὸ τερπνὸν παρεμπορεύομαι → yield delight besides instruction, mix business with pleasure
English (LSJ)
(σταυρός)
A fence with pales, Th.7.25; σ. τὰ βάθη ξύλοις D.S.24.1:—Pass., Th.6.100. II crucify, Plb.1.86.4, Ev.Matt.20.19, Critodem. in Cat.Cod.Astr.8(4).200: metaph., σ. τὴν σάρκα crucify it, destroy its power, Ep.Gal.5.24, cf. 6.14: ἧλος ἐσταυρωμένος nail from a cross, as amulet, Asclep.Jun. ap. Alex.Trall.1.15.