noun Etymology: Middle English derthe, from Old English *dierth, from dēore dear Date: 13th century scarcity that makes dear, an inadequate supply ; lack
DEARTH
Meaning of DEARTH in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012