probably strengthened from a collateral form of the base of 5134 and 5147 through the idea of corrosion or wear, or perhaps rather of a base of 5167 and 5149 through the idea of a crunching sound
TDNT:
8:236,1191
Part of Speech:
verb
Usage in the KJV:
eat 6
Total: 6
Definition:
to gnaw, crunch, chew raw vegetables or fruits (as nuts, almonds)