περι - βαίνω , aor. 2 περίβη, -ησαν, inf. περιβῆναι, part. -βα?ς:
go around (as to bestride) or in front
of a fallen man, to protect the body, as
animals stand over and protect their young, τινός, Il. 5.21, also
τινί, Il.
17.80, 313.