Definition
To want or need food; to show signs of hunger.
In Context
- "Footman. Madam, Dinner's upon the Table. Col. Faith, I am glad of it; my Belly began to cry Cupboard."
- "Let's see what prog we have for supper; the kettle has boiled long enough; my stomach cries cupboard; and I'll warrant our guest is in no mood to dally with his trencher."
- "I'm rayther peckish — my stomick's bin a-crying cupboard for a hour past."