英文字典中文字典Word104.com

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 (gcide)

Grudge \Grudge\ (gr[u^]j), 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.
[1913 Webster]

Tis not in thee To grudge my pleasures, to cut off
my train. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]

I have often heard the Presbyterians say, they did
not grudge us our employments. --Swift.
[1913 Webster]

They have grudged us contribution. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]

2. To hold or harbor with malicious disposition or purpose;
to cherish enviously. [Obs.]
[1913 Webster]

Perish they
That grudge one thought against your majesty !
--Shak.
[1913 Webster]