misgive
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I thought it mighty curus, and my mind misgive me thar was somethin' crooked; but I always pintedly dodges; 'lie-lows to ketch meddlers,' and I went on my way.
From At the Mercy of Tiberius by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)
He searched the air like Nisus the forest in his quest of Euryalus, and his mind began to misgive him.
From Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air by Sill, Louise Morgan
"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
Why misgive, And force on ills you fear!
From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas
Right early did my mind misgive me," said Brusi, "even so soon as I heard of thee, that I should have trouble from thee: and now has that come to pass.
From Beowulf An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn by Chambers, R. W.
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