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Webster 1913 Edition
Athirst
A-thirst′
,Adj.
[OE.
ofthurst
, AS. ofpyrsted
, p. p. of ofpyrstan
; pref. of-
, intensive + pyrstan
to thirst. See Thirst
.] 1.
Wanting drink; thirsty.
2.
Having a keen appetite or desire; eager; longing.
“Athirst for battle.” Cowper.
Webster 1828 Edition
Athirst
ATHIRST'
,Adj.
1.
Thirsty; wanting drink.2.
Having a keen appetite or desire.He had a soul athirst for knowledge.