\Cov"et\ (k?v"?t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Covered}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Coveting}.] [OF. coveitier, covoitier, F. convoiter,
from a derivative fr. L. cupere to desire; cf. Skr. kup to
become excited. Cf. {Cupidity}.]
1. To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of; --
   used in a good sense.

         Covet earnestly the best gifts.       --1. Cor.
                                               xxii. 31.

         If it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most
         offending soul alive.                 --Shak.

2. To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after
   (something forbidden).

         Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house. --Ex. xx.
                                               17.

Syn: To long for; desire; hanker after; crave.

\Cov"et\, v. i.
To have or indulge inordinate desire.

      Which [money] while some coveted after, they have erred
      from the faith.                          --1 Tim. vi.
                                               10.