ˈenvɪ n. & v. --n. (pl. -ies) 1 a
feeling of discontented or
resentful longing aroused by another's better
fortune etc. 2
the object or ground of
this feeling (their
house is the envy of the neighbourhood). --v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
feel envy of (a
person, circumstances, etc.) (I envy
you your position). øøenvier n. [ME f. OF envie f. L invidia f. invidere envy (as
IN-(1), videre see)]