FAMISH - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
die of food deprivation
Example: The political prisoners starved to death; Many famished in the countryside during the drought
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
deprive of food
Example: They starved the prisoners
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
be hungry
Example: go without food; Let's eat--I'm starving!
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "famish" comes from Old French afamer, which comes from Middle English famisshe. Many other languages have similar words:
- Spanish: hambre
🧩 Fun Fact
Anglo-Norman French was a unique dialect that developed in England after the Norman invasion.