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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Athirst \A*thirst"\, a. [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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: athirst adj : (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous; "athirst for knowledge"; "hungry for recognition"; "thirsty for informaton" [syn: {athirst(p)}, {hungry(p)}, {thirsty(p)}]
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