Both Uses of
scarcity
in
Anna Karenina
- "Yes, you artillerymen especially are scarce there," said Katavasov.†
Part 8 *
- Selling straw to the peasants in times of scarcity of provender was what he might do, even though he felt sorry for them; but the tavern and the pothouse must be put down, though they were a source of income.†
Part 8
Definition:
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(scarcity) shortage (having an amount that is less than desired)