adv. and pred. a. [f. DRY a. prob. in imitation of acold, athirst; see A- pref. 11.] In a dry or thirsty condition; thirsty.
1599. Warn. Faire Wom., II. 610. Nay, prethee fill my cup How say you now, sir? was I not a-dry?
1628. Digby, Voy. to Medit., 94. Aut the ebbe shee [the ship] remained all adry.
1714. Gay, Sheph. Week, Wks. 1745, I. 82. Your herds for want of water stand adry.
1830. Hood, Haunted Ho., I. xxvi. The Fountain was a-dry.
