I. ˈgrəj transitive verb
( grudged ; grudg·ing )
Etymology: Middle English grucchen, grudgen to grumble, complain, from Anglo-French grucer, grucher, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German grogezen to howl
Date: 14th century
: to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
didn't grudge the time
• grudg·er noun
II. noun
Date: 15th century
: a feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill will
Synonyms: see malice