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COVETISE
Etymology
Noun
covetise (uncountable)
(obsolete) Covetousness; excessive desire for something, especially for acquiring wealth.
Source: Wiktionary
Cov"et*ise (-s), n. Etym: [OF. coveitise, F. convoitise. See Covet, v. t. ]
Definition: Avarice. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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