Lexical Definition

‎δεσμέω‎ desméō (des-meh'-o) to shackle ^G:V
from ‎δεσμόν‎

bind.

• to tie, i.e. shackle

Abbott-Smith

δεσμέω, -ῶ
Rec. for δεσμεύω, q.v.: Lk 8:29.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

δεσμέω-έω,

={δεσμέωεύω} (un-Attic, [NT+2nd c.AD+]:—passive, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; of joints, undergo ankylosis, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: Luke.8.29}