THIRST

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English thurst; akin to Old High German durst ~, Latin torrēre to dry, parch, Old Irish tart dryness, ~, Greek tersesthai to become dry Date: before 12th century 1. a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat associated with a desire for liquids, a desire or need to drink, an ardent desire ; craving , longing , II. intransitive verb Date: before 12th century to feel ~y ; suffer ~, to crave vehemently and urgently, see: long ~er noun