misgive
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The look on Bimal's face made my mind misgive me.
From The Home and the World by Tagore, Rabindranath
My mind now began to misgive me that the disappointed coach-maker had sent me on a wild-goose errand, and that there was no post-chaise in those parts.
From The Uncommercial Traveller by Dickens, Charles
"We may both have need for the exercise ere we depart hence, or my thoughts misgive me," replied Mortimer.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John
Why misgive, And force on ills you fear!
From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas
"Only by sight, but she's a sweet appearin' woman, and I wouldn't ask nothin' better 'n to see more of her," said Mrs. Wilkins, warmly, fearing Christie's heart might misgive her.
From Work: a Story of Experience by Alcott, Louisa May
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