πεκτέω
From LSJ
ἐν ταῖς ἀνάγκαις χρημάτων κρείττων φίλος → it is better in times of need to have friends rather than money, a friend in need is a friend indeed (Menander, Sententiae monostichoi 143)
English (LSJ)
(πέκω)
A shear, clip, πεκτεῖν . . προβάτων πόκον Ar.Av.714 :—Pass., to be shorn, metaph., of persons, πεκτούμενος Id.Lys.685.