Anyone know what this Shakespearean word means?

Question

Fie on't, ah fie.

This is from Hamlet

Answer 1

it means darn it.

it's basically an expression of frustration.

look at it in context "that I must fall a cursing like the very drab, a scullion, fie on't ah fie about my brain!"



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Answer 2

The word fie (rhymes with "pie") is an exclamation or interjection, like "Ah!" or "Ouch!" or "Hey!". It is archaic, so it isn't used anymore. People used to cry out "Fie!" when they were upset or when they didn't like something. Here are some definitions from two dictionaries:

Wordwebonline.com:

Interjection: fie
Usage: archaic

1. Shows disgust or disapproval



Random House Dictionary:

Interjection: fie
1. (used to express mild disgust, disapprobation, annoyance, etc.)

The other part of your expression, "on't" is a contraction for "on it." Your phrase "Fie on't, ah fie" conveys annoyance, disgust, or disapproval of "it". In this context, "Fie on't" is eqivalent to saying "Damn it," however it should be noted that "fie" was not considered a swear word.
I hope this helps!

Answer 3

1) shrift - penance or confession (to a priest) 2) whither - where. Whither goest thou? = Where are you going? 3) fair - nice, pretty. A fair day, and a fair woman are to be desired. 4) good-en - Slang for one who is good. 5) Good Morrow - a salutation of departure. Similar to "Have a good day tomorrow." 6) Thrice - three times 7) fortnight - a period of 14 days 8) visage - face or the look on one's face. 9) fray - a small battle or fight 10) hither - here. Come hither, my friend! 11) anon - soon, at once. She is coming anon! 12) coz - an abbreviation for cousin. Hope these help. If so, please give me Best Answer!

Answer 4

Fie means shame.
Shame on it, oh shame.
Get a dictionary and keep it with you when you study.
Good luck and may God bless you.

Answer 5

"it's a general sound of disgust that seems to have developed independently in most languages."

Answer 6

It means to be 'proud of' or 'to give credit'.