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pant

Meaning of “pant”

To desire, crave, or pursue eagerly.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Amos 2:7

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The KJV occurrence

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Amos 2:7
That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane my holy name:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Amos 2:7 · retained source text

That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poore, and turne aside the way of the meeke; and a man and his father will goe in vnto the same maid, to profane my holy Name.

1611 marginal noteOr, young woman.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

To desire ardently; to long; to crave.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 249