ATHIRST


Meaning of ATHIRST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈthərst ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ofthyrst, past participle of ofthyrstan to suffer from thirst, from of off, from + thyrstan to thirst — more at of

Date: before 12th century

1. archaic : thirsty

2. : having a strong eager desire

I that for ever feel athirst for glory — John Keats

Synonyms: see eager

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