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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Grudge \Grudge\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Grudger}; p. pr & vb n. {Grudging}.] [OE. grutchen gruchen grochen, to murmur, grumble, OF grochier grouchier grocier, groucier cf Icel. krytja to murmur, krutr a murmur, or E. grunt.] 1. To look upon with desire to possess or to appropriate; to envy one the possession of to begrudge; to covet; to give with reluctance; to desire to get back again -- followed by the direct object only, or by both the direct and indirect objects. Tis not in thee To grudge my pleasures, to cut off my train. --Shak. I have often heard the Presbyterians say they did not grudge us our employments. --Swift. They have grudged us contribution. --Shak. 2. To hold or harbor with malicioua disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously. [Obs.] Perish they That grudge one thought against your majesty ! --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: grudging adj 1: of especially an attitude; "gave grudging consent"; "grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory" 2: that feels envy of another's possessions [syn: {begrudging}, {envious}] 3: "grudging in her praise" 4: petty in giving or spending; "a niggardly tip" [syn: {niggardly}, {scrimy}]
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