Middle English Dictionary Entry

ō̆nd(e n.(1)
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) Malice, ill will, spite; hatred, enmity [some quots. may belong under (b) or (d)]; beren ~, to bear (sb.) ill will; beren ~ toward, haven ~ to (til), feel malice or hatred toward (sb.); haven nith and ~, be hostile; nith and ~, ~ and nith, malice and spite [see also nith n.]; (b) envy, jealousy; haven ~ for (of, to), to be envious of (sb. or sth.); -- also with that-clause; nimen ~ to, become jealous of (sb.); nith and ~; (c) envy as one of the deadly sins; onde(s salve, a remedy against envy; (d) anger, wrath; nimen ~ onyen, to become angry with (sth.); (e) distress, anxiety; (f) a strong desire.