-dēnə̇s, -din- noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English gredinesse, from Old English grǣdignæsse, from grǣdig + -næsse, -ness -ness
: the quality or state of being greedy:
a. : extreme or excessive desire for food or drink ; also : behavior giving evidence of this : voracity
b. : extreme or excessive desire for wealth or gain : covetousness
c. : strong desire or longing : eagerness
moved by a greediness for a more exciting existence