HUNGER (2)

hunger (2). Hunger, v.i. to feel the pain of hunger, to long

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Hun″ger, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Hungered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Hungering.] [[OE. hungren, AS. hyngrian. See Hunger, n.]] 1. 1. To feel the craving or uneasiness occasioned by want of food; to be oppressed by hunger.
2. 2. To have an eager desire; to long.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteouness. Matt. v. 6.