We have no meanings for "need scarce" in our records yet.
1 The conclusion which she drew from it need scarce be hinted to the reader.
2 It would grieve my mother's heart, I need scarce assure thee, were Julia unhappy.
3 But two miles need scarce have made them despair, with both wind and tide in their favour.
4 We need scarce say, perhaps.
5 On the 2nd of July his Grace stormed the post, with what success on our part need scarce be told.
6 I need scarce bid thee recommend thyself, meantime, to the great Being, who is the friend and father of us all.
7 He is well away, if he stays away: you and I need scarce any longer pray for eyes in the backs of our heads.
8 'Surely, and with intensity,' we answered; 'the question need scarce be asked.'
9 "My Lord Culverhouse need scarce do that," said Cuthbert, speaking in short, abrupt sentences.
10 "Now, father, if you will lay a hand upon the shoulder of each, you need scarce put your feet to the boards."
11 "I need scarce say, sir, that you must have no speech with Mistress Cynthia, nor that never again must you set foot within Castle Marleigh."
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