All 11 Uses of
trifle
in
Ivanhoe
- The author did not make any obstinate opposition, for he began to be of opinion with Dr Wheeler, in Miss Edgeworth's excellent tale of "Maneuvering," that "Trick upon Trick" might be too much for the patience of an indulgent public, and might be reasonably considered as trifling with their favour.†
Chpt Intr. (definition 1)
- On the footing of unreserved communication which the Author has established with the reader, he may here add the trifling circumstance, that a roll of Norman warriors, occurring in the Auchinleck Manuscript, gave him the formidable name of Front-de-Boeuf.†
Chpt Intr. (definition 2) *
- The Prince acquiesced, however, although his disposition was precisely of that kind which is apt to be obstinate upon trifles, and, assuming his throne, and being surrounded by his followers, gave signal to the heralds to proclaim the laws of the tournament, which were briefly as follows: First, the five challengers were to undertake all comers.†
Chpt 8 (definition 2)
- "How! what!" exclaimed all the robbers at once; "darest thou trifle with us, that thou tellest such improbable lies?"†
Chpt 11 (definition 1) *
- "Holy Clerk," said the knight, when his hunger was appeased, "I would gage my good horse yonder against a zecchin, that that same honest keeper to whom we are obliged for the venison has left thee a stoup of wine, or a runlet of canary, or some such trifle, by way of ally to this noble pasty.†
Chpt 16 (definition 2)
- "Dog of a Jew!" said Athelstane, whose memory was of that petty kind which stores up trifles of all kinds, but particularly trifling offences, "dost not remember how thou didst beard us in the gallery at the tilt-yard?†
Chpt 19 (definition 2)
- "Dog of a Jew!" said Athelstane, whose memory was of that petty kind which stores up trifles of all kinds, but particularly trifling offences, "dost not remember how thou didst beard us in the gallery at the tilt-yard?†
Chpt 19 (definition 2)
- This dungeon is no place for trifling.†
Chpt 22 (definition 2)
- These ornaments are of value, yet are they trifling to what he would bestow to obtain our dismissal from this castle, free and uninjured.†
Chpt 24 (definition 2)
- It is a trifling ransom, Saxon, and thou wilt owe gratitude to the moderation which accepts of it in exchange of your persons.†
Chpt 27 (definition 2)
- One, the most trifling part of my duty, remains undischarged.†
Chpt 44 (definition 2)
Definitions:
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(1) (trifle with as in: trifle with her affections) to treat somebody or something thoughtlessly or without respect
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(2) (trifle as in: a trifling matter) something of small importance; or a small quantity