thirling

[THIRL (1), v.] Mining: A worked space connecting the rooms of a mine. The rooms are galleries proceeding regularly (in coal mines) from the dip-head or main level, and the unworked space forms a wall. By cutting gaps in this wall at regular intervals, the wall becomes a row of pillars, the said connecting workings are thirlings. thirst, *thurst, *thurste, *threst, *thrist, *thruste, s . [A. S. thurst , thyrst, thirst ; cogn. with Dut. dorst ; Icel. thorsti ; Dan. törst ; Sw.törst ; Ger. durst; Goth. thaurstei .] [THIRST, v .] I. Lit .: A term used to denote the sensations arising from the want of fluid nutriment; the desire, uneasine , or suffering arising from want of drink; great desire for drink. "Though we cool our thirst at the mouth of the river." -Bp. Taylor: On Set Forms of Liturgie , § 29. As perspiration and other discharges carry off moisture from the body, the sensation of thirst arises, and is generally proportionate to the neces sity for a fresh supply of liquid. Of all beverages the only part which is e entially required to slake thirst is the water which they contain. Abnormal thirst exists in many diseases; insatiable thirst (Polydipsia) is a symptom of Diuresis. IMG:content-1028.png:[blocks in formation]