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(k?v"?t), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Covered; p. pr. & vb. n.Coveting.] [OF. coveitier, covoitier, F. convoiter, from a derivative fr. L. cupere to desire; cf. Skr. kup to become excited. Cf. Cupidity.] 1. To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of; -- used in a good sense. Covet earnestly the best gifts. 1 Cor. xxii. 31. If it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive. Shak. 2. To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden). Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house. Ex. xx. 17. Syn. -- To long for; desire; hanker after; crave. Cov"et v. i.To have or indulge inordinate desire. Which [money] while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith. 1 Tim. vi. 10. スポンサード リンク
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