a. rare. [f. L. avid-us or F. avide. As in some other obsolete words in -idious e.g., splendidious, the -ious is due to imitation of words in which it is etymological: see -IOUS.] = prec.
1534. Whitinton, Tullyes Offices, I. (1540), 12. The auydious desyres of honour.
1550. Bale, Sel. Wks. (1849), 418. With all avidious greediness.
1865. Athenæum, No. 1959. 658/3. A sharp, avidious, cunning-looking man.
