grutch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of grutch
1175–1225; Middle English. See grudge
Example Sentences
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He’ll send it to others tho’ half-a-crown grutch, Except he is sure it is good for the church, p. 8There are many divines I can see very plain, Feel for the farmer and do not refrain; To render relief in a liberal way By reducing his tithes so the farmer less pay, Such conduct will always obtain him applause, And adds to the honour of clerical laws.
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"Besides," he drawled softly, "I've got a privut grutch agin him of my own, an' I'm goin' to beat yuh to it if I kin."
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Ain't he all I've got in the wide world and you grutch me that?
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For at my first sending to come ye neuer grutch.
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For at my first sending to come ye neuer grutch.
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