n. 1. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need. Syn. -- longing. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
adj. 1. full of longing or unfulfilled desire. Syn. -- wistful. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
adv. With yearning. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. pl. [ Cf. AS. geirnan, geyrnan, to rum. See 4th Earn. ] The maws, or stomachs, of young calves, used as a rennet for curdling milk. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]