All 3 Uses of
meddle
in
Jane Eyre
- He is a harsh man; at once pompous and meddling; he cut off our hair; and for economy's sake bought us bad needles and thread, with which we could hardly sew.†
p. 145.2meddling = interfering (in another's affairs or business); or handling (something that shouldn't be handled)
- "God pardon me!" he subjoined ere long; "and man meddle not with me: I have her, and will hold her."†
p. 295.4 *meddle = interfere (in another's affairs or business); or handle (something that shouldn't be handled)
- There is no one to meddle, sir.†
p. 295.4
Definition:
interfere (in another's affairs or business)
or:
get involved with something where involvement isn't warranted
or:
get involved with something where involvement isn't warranted