1desire, longing:
(
c.1270;
MS: s.xiii4/4
)
seint Richard out desirance de cest laz aver deliverance
527
(
1273-82;
MS: s.xivex
)
Mes solaz e ma disiraunce, Tout mon refut e m’atendance
1865
♦
mil.
eagerness, mettle:
(
1194-99;
MS: s.xiii2
) quant il vint pres del rivage, La veissiez tot le barnage De l'ost aprés le rei de France Venir encontre od desirance
2332
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