The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Greed \Greed\ (gr[=e]d"), n. [Akin to Goth. gr[=e]dus hunger,
   Icel. gr[=a][eth]r. [root]34. See Greedy.]
   An eager desire or longing; greediness; as, a greed of gain.
   [1913 Webster]