Mejjati [cf. Vedic midyati, to mid, see meda Dhātup 160, 413 and Dhātum 641 give mid with meaning "snehane"] to be fat, to be full of fat; figurative to be in love with or attracted by, to feel affection (this meaning only as a "petitio principii" to explain mettā) As 192 (v.l. mijjati; = siniyhati).