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ATHIRST

\ˈaθɜːst], \ˈaθɜːst], \ˈa_θ_ɜː_s_t]\

Definitions of ATHIRST

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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(usually followed by `for') extremely desirous; "athirst for knowledge"; "hungry for recognition"; "thirsty for informaton"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(usually followed by `for') extremely desirous; "athirst for knowledge"; "hungry for recognition"; "thirsty for informaton"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Thirsty: eager for.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Thirsting; thirsty.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Thirsty; wanting drink; eager.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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