Begrudge - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms Etymology The verb 'begrudge' has an intriguing etymology that reveals its meaning It can be traced back to the Middle English word 'bigrucchen,' which meant 'to grumble or complain about' something This Middle English term was formed by combining 'bi-' (meaning 'thoroughly' or 'intensely') and 'grucchen' (meaning 'to murmur or complain') 'Grucchen' itself had its origins in Old French, where
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