Fie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /faɪ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Fie is an interjection meaning (archaic) Sometimes followed by on or upon: used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage.
Meaning
(archaic) Sometimes followed by on or upon: used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage.
Example Sentences
"Fie upon them, forgetting their philosophy!"
Bian[ca]. I am no ſtrumpet, but of life as honeſt, / As you, that thus abuſe me. / Em[ilia]. As I: fough, fie vpon thee.
But the orthodox scientific world says fie! to the religious impulse. The scientist wants to discover a cause for everything.
Fie, fie, vnknit that thretaning vnkinde brovv, / And dart not ſcornefull glances from thoſe eies, / To vvound thy Lord, thy King, thy Gouernour.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ace, fies, omo, haa, nao, naa.
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