Chargeous

Quick meaning: Chargeous is an adjective meaning (obsolete) burdensome.

Meaning

(obsolete) burdensome.

Example Sentences

Sir, I suppose, and verily judge that if ye had been here at this time (though it should have been somewhat chargeous to you in expenses) it would have and should have been to you much more profits another way, for the presence and sight of a man in the sight of his prince that is in His Grace favour is much worth, &c., and, in especial when His Grace is disposed to give gifts and rewards to his true servants, as, I suppose, that he is now.

Now not in mine opinion only, but in the opinion of all the ancient gentlemen, freeholders and borderers of all these places, the easiest way and least chargeous to Her Majesty to reduce this matter were: — that if it would please Her Highness to give Bagenall his money which he paid for this barony and constableship, about 2,365l. besides his charges to his learned council to make his assurance, and her Majesty to take both land and constableship into Her own hands.

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