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ἐγκάπτω, to gulp in greedily, snap up

ἐγκάπτω, pf. ἐγκέκᾰφα AP 9.316.6 (Leon.):—
  • gulp down greedily, snap up, Ar. Pax 7, V. 791, Stratt. 25, Hermipp. 26, Alex. 128.7; ἐ. αἰθέρα γνάθοις hold oneʼs breath, E. Cyc. 629.
    • II ἐγκάπτει· ἐκπνεῖ, Hsch.

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