ahungered
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of ahungered
1375–1425; late Middle English ahungred, equivalent to a- a- 2 + hungred (past participle of hungren to hunger ), modeled on athirst
Example Sentences
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Thus, for a season, did he suffer things unspeakable, wandering in desert places, ahungered, athirst, faint unto death, yet not permitted to die.
From Veranilda by Gissing, George
Truly they were ahungered, but could never quite lose their waggishness.
From Two Boys in Wyoming A Tale of Adventure (Northwest Series, No. 3) by Ellis, Edward Sylvester
I am ahungered and athirst;—and my very garments are parting from me in my need.
From Phineas Redux by Trollope, Anthony
Verily the Maggid, who was in truth sore ahungered, was in luck's way.
From Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People by Zangwill, Israel
Shall I let it be said that I left a friend ahungered and without a roof?
From When Egypt Went Broke by Day, Holman
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