Begrutch

/bɪˈɡrʌtʃ/ verb

Definition

To grudge or resent; to give something unwillingly.

Etymology

From 'be-' (intensifier) + 'grudge' or a variant 'grutch' (Middle English form). This is an archaic or dialectal variant of 'begrudge,' showing how English once had more variety in forming these 'be-' words.

Kelly Says

Medieval English speakers were more creative with the 'be-' prefix than we are—they'd say 'begrutch,' 'begrudge,' and other variants almost interchangeably, which is why old texts can feel so foreign to modern readers.

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