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
Source:
TDNT - 8:236,1191
Kind:
v
In AV:
eat 6
Count:
6
Definition:
1) to gnaw, crunch, chew raw vegetables or fruits (as nuts, almonds)
1a) of animals feeding
1b) of men
2) to eat