† avidousadj.
/ˈavɪdəs/ Obsolete.
= avid adj.
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the mind > will > wish or inclination > desire > strong or eager desire > [adjective]
yernc893
oflisteOE
courageousc1290
eager?a1300
greedya1300
keena1375
affectuousa1400
lickerousc1405
appetentc1420
affectual1483
gasping1517
zealous1531
avidious1534
avidous1542
affectivec1550
anxious1570
lickerish1579
solicitous1628
mantling1657
ambitioning1683
urgent1753
avid1769
agasp1800
concernable1886
yearnful1889
yevery1896
1542 A. Borde Compend. Regyment Helth ix. sig. E.iv Mannes mynde is so auydous althoughe he haue eate ynoughe.
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