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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being greedy; greed. uncountable, usually

   "Thereto the body of a dog she had, / Full of fell ravin and fierce greedinesse […]"

2. 2
   an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts) wordnet
3. 3
   an excessive desire for food wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

greedalacrityavariceaviditycovetousnesscupidity

Example

More examples

"Thereto the body of a dog she had, / Full of fell ravin and fierce greedinesse […]"

Etymology

From Middle English gredynesse, from Old English grǣdiġnes; equivalent to greedy + -ness.

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