Thirst Definition
thûrst
thirsting, thirsts
noun
thirsts
The uncomfortable or distressful feeling caused by a desire or need for water and characterized generally by a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat.
Webster's New World
The desire to drink.
American Heritage Medicine
A craving for a specific liquid, esp. for alcoholic liquor.
Webster's New World
Any strong desire; craving.
A thirst for fame.
Webster's New World
verb
thirsting, thirsts
To feel a need to drink.
American Heritage
To have a strong desire or craving.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Thirst
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Middle English from Old English thurst ters- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old English þurst.
From Wiktionary
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