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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Thirsty \Thirst"y\, a. [Compar. {Thirstier}; superl.
{Thirstiest}.] [AS. ?urstig. See {Thirst}, n.]
1. Feeling thirst; having a painful or distressing sensation
from want of drink; hence, having an eager desire.
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Give me, I pray thee, a little water to drink, for I
am thirsty. --Judges iv.
19.
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2. Deficient in moisture; dry; parched.
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A dry and thirsty land, where no water is. --Ps.
lxiii. 1.
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When in the sultry glebe I faint,
Or on the thirsty mountain pant. --Addison.
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