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
Shall I let it be said that I left a friend ahungered and without a roof?
From When Egypt Went Broke by Day, Holman
We have watched with deep solicitude the steady disappearance of our scant supply of rations, and from time to time have seen the river snatch a portion of the little left, while we were ahungered.
From Little Masterpieces of Science: Explorers by Iles, George
That he might look every man fearlessly in the face by day and go ahungered to a scant bed at night.
From The Song of the Wolf by Mayer, Frank
Why his whole soul is still athirst and ahungered.
From The History of David Grieve by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
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