The practice or habit of holding grudges; persistently maintaining resentment toward others.
From 'grudge' plus the suffix '-ery' (like 'drudgery' or 'trickery'), which denotes a practice, occupation, or collective behavior.
The suffix '-ery' typically describes habits or behaviors considered somewhat foolish or unworthy—notice we use it for 'trickery,' 'snobbery,' and 'drudgery'—which suggests medieval speakers viewed grudge-holding as equally undignified!
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