Hun·ger, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Hungered p. pr. & vb. n. Hungering.]
  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.
  Hun·gered a. Hungry; pinched for food. [Obs.]
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