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 Thirst, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Thirsted; p. pr. & vb. n. Thirsting.]
 1. To feel thirst; to experience a painful or uneasy sensation of the throat or fauces, as for want of drink.
    The people thirsted there for water.   --Ex. xvii. 3.
 2. To have a vehement desire.
    My soul thirsteth for . . . the living God.   --Ps. xlii. 2.