Alternative form of starve-acre

A type of crowfoot Ranunculus arvensis, known for growing on impoverished soil.

Pertaining to or characteristic of unproductive, impoverished soil.

Having little money; poor

Expressing the common belief that eating more will cure the common cold, and eating less will cure a fever.

In the process of trying to achieve something, one's aspirations may be realized too late.

While, or as if, starving; very hungrily. / So as to cause starvation.