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Definition
to strongly want (something—especially something that belongs to another)
- Ill-treating the boys, you covetous, avaricious, in-sa-ti-a-ble old fence?' said the man, seating himself deliberately.Chapter 13 — Some New Acquaintances Are Introduced to the Intelligent.... (24% in)
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