a. Obs. [f. L. avid-us + -OUS. Cf. AVIDIOUS.] = AVID.
1542. Boorde, Dyetary, ix. 252. Mannes mynde is so auydous althoughe he haue eate ynoughe.
1607. Topsell, Serpents, 795. Your avidous and covetous mindes.
