A scarcity of snow would raise a mutiny at Naples. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
Praise . . . owes its value to its scarcity. Rambler. [ 1913 Webster ]
The value of an advantage is enhanced by its scarceness. Collier. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being sparse;
n. The quality or state of being sparse;