H3938 לָעַט lâʻaṭ → Root
3 languagesRoot of the לעט family (1 member).
To swallow eagerly or voraciously, to consume rapidly, often with an implication of gluttony or intense hunger. In the causative (hiphil) stem, to cause to eat, to feed, especially with emphasis on providing food in a way that satisfies or indulges appetite.
Etymology
Root: ל-ע-ט (לעט). The root conveys the action of swallowing in a hurried, eager, or greedy manner. The verb לָעַט in the qal stem refers directly to the act of swallowing eagerly, while the hiphil stem extends the idea to causing someone to eat in a similar manner.