I.to bite, of dogs, Il.; στόμιον δ. to champ the bit, Aesch.; χεῖλος ὀδοῦσι δακών, as a mark of determination, Tyrtae.; δ. ἑαυτόν to bite one's lips for fear of laughing, Ar.
II.metaph. of pungent smoke and dust, to sting or prick the eyes, Ar.
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