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thirst

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1thirst 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈthərst\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old English thurst; akin to Old High German durst thirst, Latin torrēre to dry, parch, Old Irish tart dryness, thirst, Greek tersesthai to become dry
Date:
before 12th century
1 a: a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat associated with a desire for liquids ; also : the bodily condition (as of dehydration) that induces this sensation b: a desire or need to drink2: an ardent desire : craving, longing <a thirst for success>


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