2007-09-07 05:08:07 · 4 answers · asked by Me & the Moon 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Most people don't want to suffer, and especially not as a favor to someone else.
(I think the phrase is a way to ask a favor, the favor most likely being to listen to an opinion.)
It fell out of common usage for a reason.
I don't think it needs to be brought back, but knock yourself out if you want to try! I'll be listening for it.
2007-09-07 05:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by anonacoup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "permit me".
Examples are:
Suffer me not, O God, my God, to be kept back from the heaven of Thy bounties and the daystar of Thy favors.
Oh Savage Beauty, suffer me to pass!
Suffer me to be the food of wild beasts,
Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me means "permit the children to come to me"
2007-09-07 12:23:35 · answer #2 · answered by crrllpm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The subject might say to the queen, "I wish to become a knight. Suffer me this one desire and I will pledge my life and energy to your cause"
2007-09-07 14:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by eric d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is an example:
"Suffer me and endure my request" or "put up with me and help me out, or "hey, give me a hand, here."
2007-09-07 12:22:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋