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