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