† studgi, v. Obs. (only in the ‘Katharine group’).
[App. a variant of ME. stude ({smY}), stead v. The etymological import of the -gi is uncertain; it may be due to the analogy of verbs like OE. blódgian, syngian (q.v. under bloody v., sin v.).]
intr. To stop, hesitate, delay. = stead v. 7.
| a 1225 Juliana 72 Schendeð hire nuðen ant ȝeldeð hire ȝarewborh ne studgi ȝe neauer. a 1225 Leg. Kath. 1264 Hwi studgi ȝe nu, & steuentið se stille? a 1225 St. Marher. 9 Þe mone ant te steorren he walcnið biðe weolcne, ne stutteð ne studgeð. |