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Meanings of famishment in English

Portuguese
morte pela fome

A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period.

        morte pela fome
        Usage of famishment in English
        1
        And she must love so, else she would die of famishment.
        The Indian Lily and Other Stories
        2
        Whether famishment gleamed in my eye, I knew not.
        Autobiography of a Yogi
        3
        Indeed, I am overcome with famishment.
        Orb Sceptre Throne
        4
        We've got a fair chance o' goin' un'er yet, eyther from thirst or the famishment o' empty stomaks.
        The Lone Ranche
        5
        'Now Kruppe can only respond in kind.' He raised his chin: 'Dearest Jess... We die of famishment!
        Orb Sceptre Throne
        Frequent collocations
        Translations for famishment
        Famishment through the time