All 5 Uses of
meddle
in
The Fellowship of the Ring
- While there was still a king they were in name his subjects, but they were, in fact, ruled by their own chieftains and meddled not at all with events in the world outside.†
Chpt Pro.
- His knowledge is deep, but his pride has grown with it, and he takes ill any meddling.†
Chpt 1.2 *
- But it is said: _Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.†
Chpt 1.3
- Don't you go a-meddling with old stone or cold Wights or prying in their houses, unless you be strong folk with hearts that never falter!'†
Chpt 1.7
- It would do no good to you or to others, if you tried to meddle with it again.†
Chpt 2.1
Definition:
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(meddle) interfere (in another's affairs or business); or handle (something that shouldn't be handled)