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grudging

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

Source : WordNet®

grudging
     adj 1: of especially an attitude; "gave grudging consent";
            "grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory"
     2: reluctant to give or share; "grudging in her praise"
     3: petty in giving or spending; "a niggardly tip" [syn: {niggardly},
         {scrimy}]
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