ESURIENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

esuriently (comparative more esuriently, superlative most esuriently)

In an esurient manner.

Source: Wiktionary


ESURIENT

E*su"ri*ent, a. Etym: [L. esuriens, p. pr. of ensurire, fr. edere to eat.]

Definition: Inclined to eat; hungry; voracious. [R.] Bailey. "Poor, but esurient." Carlyle.

E*su"ri*ent, n.

Definition: One who is hungry or greedy. [R.] An insatiable esurient after riches. Wood.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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