Both Uses of
meddle
in
Measure for Measure
- My lord, I know him; 'tis a meddling friar.†
Scene 5.1 *meddling = interfering (in another's affairs or business); or handling (something that shouldn't be handled)
- I know him for a man divine and holy; Not scurvy, nor a temporary meddler, As he's reported by this gentleman; And, on my trust, a man that never yet Did, as he vouches, misreport your grace.†
Scene 5.1meddler = someone who interferes in other people's affairs or business
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