MAUGRE

Etymology

Preposition

maugre

(obsolete) Notwithstanding; in spite of. [from 14th c.]

Synonyms

• despite, regardless of; see also despite

Adverb

maugre (not comparable)

(obsolete) Notwithstanding, despite everything. [14th-17th c.]

Synonyms

• even so, nonetheless, withal; see also nevertheless

Noun

maugre (uncountable)

(obsolete) Ill will; spite.

Anagrams

• Gaumer, Mauger, mauger, murage

Source: Wiktionary


Mau"ger, Mau"gre, prep. Etym: [OF. maugré, malgré, F. malgré. See Mal-, Malice, and Agree.]

Definition: In spite of; in opposition to; notwithstanding. A man must needs love maugre his heed. Chaucer. This mauger all the world will I keep safe. Shak.

Mau"gre, v. t.

Definition: To defy. [Obs.] J. Webster.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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