שָׁקַד

From LSJ

Σοφῷ παρ' ἀνδρὶ (Σοφοῦ παρ' ἀνδρὸς) πρῶτος εὑρέθη λόγος → Apud sapientem inventa est ratio primitus → Bei einem weisen Mann fand man zuerst Vernunft

Menander, Monostichoi, 487

English (Strong)

a denominative from שָׁקֵד; to be (intensively, make) almond-shaped: make like (unto, after the fashion of) almonds.
a primitive root; to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill): hasten, remain, wake, watch (for).