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hunger

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  1. long                  
 
1. hun.ger \'h*n-g*r\ n [ME, fr. OE hungor; akin to OHG hungar hunger, Skt 
   ka-n.ks]ati he desires 1a: a craving or urgent need for food or a specific 
   nutrient  1b: an uneasy sensation occasioned by the lack of food  1c: a 
   weakened condition brought about by prolonged lack of food  2: a strong 
   desire : CRAVING 
2. hunger \-g(*-)rin\ vb or hun.ger.ing 1: to feel or suffer hunger  2: to 
   have an eager desire  : to make hungry