In the novel of the pride and prejudice for Jane Austen . There is a word in dont know its meaning and i didn't find it in the dictionary , so i think you can help me to grasp its meaning .
The sentence is : ' Impossible , Mr.Benne, impossible , when i am acquainted with him myself, how can you be teazing ?
this sentence was in the conversation between Mr . Bennet and his wife Mrs.Bennet .
The word which i want to know its meanning is ' teazing '
Top answer
It is an archaic spelling of 'teasing', Paradisse.
— Mister Micawber
It is an archaic spelling of 'teasing', Paradisse.
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thks, Mr. Mister Micawber! recently, i am reading a book about the linguistics, in which i got stuck by a long word: antidisestablishmentarianism. i don't know its exact meaning! though i check it in the E-dictionary or oxford dictionary, i still couldn't get it! would you pls do me a favor?
actually, you can just divide this word into these five parts: anti-dis-establishment-arian-ism, then you will understand what it means. by the way, antidisestablishmentarianism has been reported as the longest word in the english language
mny thks! i know that it should be divided to be understood. however, i don't know wht it exactly mean! sorry to bother you! pls give its exact meaning! thaks!!!
disestablishmentarianism: An opponent of an established order, especially one who opposes state support of an established church. since anti- means opposite, we got the inverse meaning.
really thanks very much!!! I got its meaning right now!!! your explanation really help me a lot!!! thanks again, for your kindness and patience! thanks!!!
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