Thirst, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Thirsted; p. pr. & vb. n.Thirsting.] [AS. �yrstan. See Thirst, n.] 1. To feel thirst; to experience a painful or uneasy sensation of the throat or fauces, as for want of drink.
The people thirsted there for water. Ex. xvii. 3.
2. To have a vehement desire.
My soul thirsteth for... the living God. Ps. xlii. 2.