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thirst

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  1. long                  
 
1. thirst \'th*rst\ n [ME, fr. OE thurst; akin to OHG durst thirst, L 
   torre-re t]o dry, parch, Gk tersesthai to become dry 1a: a sensation of 
   dryness in the mouth and throat associated with a desire  for liquids; also 
   : the bodily condition (as of dehydration) that induces this sensation 1b: 
   a desire or need to drink  2: an ardent desire : CRAVING, LONGING 
2. thirst vi 1: to feel thirsty : suffer thirst  2: to have a vehement 
   desire : CRAVE  - thirst.er n