| Thirst (thirst) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Thirst |
| [OE. thirst,
þurst, AS. þurst, þyrst; akin to D.
dorst, OS. thurst, G. durst, Icel.
þorsti, Sw. *** Dan. tö]rst, Goth.
***tho |
A sensation of dryness in the throat associated
with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some
other cause (as fear, excitement, etc.) which arrests the secretion of the
pharyngeal mucous membrane; hence, the condition producing this
sensation.
Fig.: A want and eager desire after anything; a
craving or longing; -- usually with for, of, or after;
as, the thirst for gold.
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| Thirst (thirst) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Thirst |
|
To feel thirst; to experience a painful or uneasy
sensation of the throat or fauces, as for want of drink.
To have a vehement desire.
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| Thirst (thirst) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Thirst |
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