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verb
To make an unfavorable exchange, especially of something of great, but deferred value, for something of very low, but immediate value.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, idiomatic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
In allusion to the Biblical character Esau, who sold his birthright for a meal of lentil stew (Genesis 25:29-34).
Across languages
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