yearnful

English

adj
Definitions
  • Filled with yearning; desirous; mournful; distressing.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English yernful inherited from Old English ġiernful (zealous, desirous, diligent, eager, anxious) suffix from English yearn (desire strongly).

Origin

English

yearn

Gloss

desire strongly

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