thirst
The origin and history of thirst.
Etymology
From Old English þurst, related to Latin torridus ("scorched, dry") — the underlying sense is dryness.
The origin and history of thirst.
From Old English þurst, related to Latin torridus ("scorched, dry") — the underlying sense is dryness.
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