n. [ L. desideratio. ] Act of desiderating; also, the thing desired. [ R. ] Jeffrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. desperatio: cf. OF. desperation. ]
This desperation of success chills all our industry. Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]
In the desperation of the moment, the officers even tried to cut their way through with their swords. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. desperatio: cf. OF. desperation. ]
This desperation of success chills all our industry. Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]
In the desperation of the moment, the officers even tried to cut their way through with their swords. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]