Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Offend (-ed)
offend (-ed), v. [OFr 'to strike against, attack, injure' < L. 'strike against, vex, injure'.]
- To displease; to affront; to anger.
- To push against; to assault.
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offend (-ed), v. [OFr 'to strike against, attack, injure' < L. 'strike against, vex, injure'.]
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