CHODE

Etymology 1

Formed in 16th–17th century by analogy with other strong verbs.

Verb

chode

(archaic) simple past tense of chide

Synonyms

• chid

• chided

Etymology 2

Noun

chode (plural chodes)

Alternative spelling of choad

Source: Wiktionary


Chode,

Definition: the old imp. of chide. See Chide.

CHIDE

Chide, v. t. Etym: [imp. Chid, or Chode (Obs.); p. p. Chidden, Chid; p. pr. & vb. n. Chiding.] Etym: [AS. cidan; of unknown origin.]

1. To rebuke; to reprove; to scold; to find fault with. Upbraided, chid, and rated at. Shak.

2. Fig.: To be noise about; to chafe against. The sea that chides the banks of England. Shak. To chide hither, chide from, or chide away, to cause to come, or to drive away, by scolding or reproof.

Syn.

– To blame; rebuke; reprove; scold; censure; reproach; reprehend; reprimand.

Chide, v. i.

1. To utter words of disapprobation and displeasure; to find fault; to contend angrily. Wherefore the people did chide with Moses. Ex. xvii. 2.

2. To make a clamorous noise; to chafe. As doth a rock againts the chiding flood. Shak.

Chide, n. Etym: [AS. cid]

Definition: A continuous noise or murmur. The chide of streams. Thomson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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