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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

MAUGER

adv. In spite of; in opposition to; not withstanding; used only in burlesque. This, mauger all the world, will I keep safe.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

MAUGER; MAUGRE

Mau "ger, Mau "gre, prep. Etym: [OF. maugré, malgré, F. malgré. See Mal-, Malice, and Agree. ]

 

Defn: In spite of; in opposition to; notwithstanding. A man must needs love maugre his heed. Chaucer. This mauger all the world will I keep safe. Shak.