† ˈneodful,a.Obs.rare. [OE.néodful, f.néod zeal, etc.] Earnest, eager. a1000Juliana 720 in Exeter Bk. 284 Bidde ic monne ᵹehwone..þæt he mec neodful bi noman minum ᵹemyne.a1225Ancr. R. 400 Þus neodful he was..to ontenden his luue in his leoues heorte.