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möld drocht

nounbody

intense thirst in dying person

An intense, unquenchable thirst in a sick person, marked by heavy drinking and traditionally seen as a sign that death is near.

Example in use

She haes möld drocht an rins aal day

Pronunciation

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/MURLD-DROCHT/

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