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Avarice | Avarice \Av"a*rice\ ([a^]v"[.a]*r[i^]s), n. [F. avaritia, fr. avarus avaricious, prob. fr. av[=e]re to covet, fr. a root av to satiate one's self: cf. Gr. 'a`menai, 'a^sai, to satiate, Skr. av to satiate one's self, rejoice, protect.] 1. An excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness for wealth; covetousness; cupidity. [1913 Webster] To desire money for its own sake, and in order to hoard it up, is avarice. --Beattie. [1913 Webster] 2. An inordinate desire for some supposed good. [1913 Webster] All are taught an avarice of praise. --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] |
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