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   Avarice , n. [F. avaritia, fr. avarus avaricious, prob. fr. avēre to covet, fr. a root av to satiate one's self: cf. Gr. ἄμεναι, ἆσαι, to satiate, Skr. av to satiate one's self, rejoice, protect.]
   An excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness for wealth; covetousness; cupidity.
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   To desire money for its own sake, and in order to hoard it up, is avarice.
   Beattie.
   
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   An inordinate desire for some supposed good.
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   All are taught an avarice of praise.
   Goldsmith.
   
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