Posted by Officer Definition on August 18, 2003 at 19:40:48:
In Reply to: Re: A dearth of HB's for sale posted by Definition Police? on August 18, 2003 at 19:37:17:
From an online-dictionary:
Main Entry: dearth
Pronunciation: 'd&rth
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English derthe, from (assumed) Old English dierth, from dEore dear
Date: 13th century
1 : scarcity that makes dear; specifically : FAMINE
2 : an inadequate supply : LACK