English Dictionary: athirst | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Athirst \A*thirst"\, a. [OE. ofthurst, AS. ofpyrsted, p. p. of ofpyrstan; pref. of-, intensive + pyrstan to thirst. See {Thirst}.] 1. Wanting drink; thirsty. 2. Having a keen appetite or desire; eager; longing. [bd]Athirst for battle.[b8] --Cowper. |