Definition of "grudge" in English

noun

1. (countable) Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.

   • to have, hold, owe or bear a grudge against someone
   • Bag. And if I do not my good Lord damme me for it I haue an old grudge at him cole black curre,

verb

1. To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something).

   • Wee shall finde our whole life so necessarily ioyned with sorrow, that we ought rather delight (and take pleasure) in Gods louing chastisements, and admonitions, then any way murmure and grudge at our crosses, or tribulations :

2. (obsolete) To grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied.

3. (obsolete) To hold or harbour with malicious disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously.