Grudge (grŭj), 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 malicious disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously.
Perish they
That grudge one thought against your majesty! Shak.