Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GRUDGEFUL, adj. Resentful; full of malice. Found in Eng. 16th–17th c. Only liter.Sc. 1877 J. S. Blackie Wise Men 86:
The full-eyed spouse of Zeus Grudgeful that Troy no bloodier bane should brook.Sc. 1893 Stevenson Catriona xvi.:
There might be knives again; these red-shanks are unco grudgeful.
