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Sharp-set   Listen
adjective
Sharp-set  adj.  Eager in appetite or desire of gratification; affected by keen hunger; ravenous; as, an eagle or a lion sharp-set. "The town is sharp-set on new plays."






Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48








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"Sharp-set" Quotes from Famous Books



... my dear," said Aunt Debby, after a moment's inspection which seemed to be entirely satisfactory. "Jest lay off yer things thar on the bed, an' come out ter supper. I know ye're sharp-set. A ride from Nashville sech a day ez this is mouty good for the appetite, an' we've hed ...
— The Red Acorn • John McElroy



Words linked to "Sharp-set" :   esurient, ravenous, famished



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