dearth
The origin and history of dearth.
Etymology
From Old English roots related to dear (in the sense of "costly"), reflecting how scarcity drives prices up.
The origin and history of dearth.
From Old English roots related to dear (in the sense of "costly"), reflecting how scarcity drives prices up.
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