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unˈenvied, ppl. a.
[un-1 8, 9.]
†1. Not mixed with envy. Obs.—1
1390Gower Conf. I. 7 Tho was ther unenvied love, Tho was the vertu sett above And vice was put under fote.
2. Not made the object of envy; not regarded with envious feelings.
1615Chapman Odyss. xvii. 285 Why thou vnenuied Swaine, Whither dost thou leade..this most nasty begger? a1667Cowley Ess., Dangers Hon. Man, Why you may stay, and live unenvyed here. 1725Pope Odyss. xiv. 452 Let us..here, unenvy'd, rural dainties taste. 1741Richardson Pamela III. 216, I shall..injoy, unenvied, the Favour of my dear Papa and Mamma. 1831Wordsw. Primrose of Rock 33 Let myriads of bright flowers, Like Thee, in field and grove Revive unenvied.
3. Not enviously desired or grudged.
1645Symonds Diary (Camden) 274 My witt, That seekes no higher prise, Than in unenvyed shades to sett. 1667Milton P.L. ii. 23 Mee..this loss, Thus farr at least recover'd, hath much more Establisht in a safe unenvied Throne. 1713Berkeley in Guard. No. 62 ⁋1 To draw a secret unenvied Pleasure from a thousand Incidents over-looked by other Men. 1816Scott Antiq. xviii, Martin Waldeck..often regretted bitterly the labours and sports of his unenvied poverty. 1905J. B. Bury St. Patrick ii. 17 To be a decurion..in the days of Calpurnius and his father was..an unenvied dignity.
Hence unˈenviedly adv.
1738R. Whatley Lett. & Applic. vii, A Right Reverend Prelate,..unenviedly possest of one of the most eminent stations. |