Thirstier

Thirstier
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. [1913 Webster]

Give me, I pray thee, a little water to drink, for I am thirsty. --Judges iv. 19. [1913 Webster]

2. Deficient in moisture; dry; parched. [1913 Webster]

A dry and thirsty land, where no water is. --Ps. lxiii. 1. [1913 Webster]

When in the sultry glebe I faint, Or on the thirsty mountain pant. --Addison. [1913 Webster]


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