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(), n.[F. famine, fr. L. fames hunger; cf. Gr. want, need, Skr. hni loss, lack, h to leave.] General scarcity of food; dearth; a want of provisions; destitution. "Worn with famine." Milton. There was a famine in the land. Gen. xxvi. 1. Famine fever (Med.), typhus fever. スポンサード リンク
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