And Othello told her, he could have borne all sorts of evils with fortitude — poverty, and disease, and disgrace; but her infidelity had broken his heart: and he called her a weed, that looked so fair, and smelled so sweet, that the sense ached at it; and wished she had never been born.
Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb
Does 'weed' in this passage mean something more than a wild plant?
Please help. Thank you.
Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb
Does 'weed' in this passage mean something more than a wild plant?
Please help. Thank you.