Definition of dearth

acrimonious Definition: (adjective) biting, harsh, caustic. Petersons.com

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dearth    (dûrth) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A scarce supply; a lack: "the dearth of uncensored, firsthand information about the war" (Richard Zoglin).
2. Shortage of food; famine.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English derthe, from Old English *dorthu, costliness, from dore, costly ; see dear ¹

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