Covetise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkʌvɪtaɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Covetise is a noun meaning (obsolete) Covetousness; excessive desire for something, especially for acquiring wealth.
Meaning
(obsolete) Covetousness; excessive desire for something, especially for acquiring wealth.
Example Sentences
Strife; and debate, bloudshed, and bitternesse, Outrageous wrong, and hellish couetize, That noble heart as great dishonour doth despize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include covetousness, avarice, cupidity, greed, envy, pleonexia.
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