a. [ Compar. Thirstier superl. Thirstiest. ] [ AS. &unr_;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 ] |