ATHIRST

Etymology

Adjective

athirst (comparative more athirst, superlative most athirst)

(archaic) Thirsty.

(figuratively) Eager or extremely desirous (for something).

Anagrams

• ratshit, rattish, tartish, tirthas

Source: Wiktionary

A*thirst", a. Etym: [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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition