I. ˈthərst noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English thurst; akin to Old High German durst thirst, Latin torrēre to dry, parch, Old Irish tart dryness, thirst, Greek tersesthai to become dry
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat associated with a desire for liquids ; also : the bodily condition (as of dehydration) that induces this sensation
b. : a desire or need to drink
2. : an ardent desire : craving , longing
a thirst for success
II. intransitive verb
Date: before 12th century
1. : to feel thirsty : suffer thirst
2. : to crave vehemently and urgently
Synonyms: see long
• thirst·er noun