CRAVE


Meaning of CRAVE in English

v. 1 tr. a long for (craved affection). b beg for (craves a blessing). 2 intr. (foll. by for) long for; beg for (craved for comfort). craver n.

[ OE crafian, rel. to ON krefja ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.