feud

1 of 2

noun (1)

: a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate sense 2)
especially : blood feud
Because of a family feud, they did not see each other for a decade.
feud intransitive verb

feud

2 of 2

noun (2)

Examples of feud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Cena is no stranger to having beef with Johnson, as the two had their own feud during their WWE days. Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024 Notably absent from the list is Chevy Chase, who has a long-standing, public feud with the show and McHale (among others). Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024 Locals lament that their border community is synonymous with a testy, often ugly, feud. Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024 However, Sandoval sees her argument as a way to discuss their ongoing feud over the ownership of their home amid the fallout of Scandoval. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024 But Annemarie claims their feud was something she was encouraged to involve herself in by producers. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024 Everything to know about the Disney and DeSantis feud. Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024 In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Lynch expressed her desire for WWE to book more marquee non-title feuds for its women’s division. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Thankfully, their feud doesn’t appear to be deeper than rap — but sometimes, that’s all the set-off one needs. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of Middle English feide, from Anglo-French *faide, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fēhida hostility, feud, Old English fāh hostile — more at foe

Noun (2)

Medieval Latin feodum, feudum, alteration (probably influenced by Medieval Latin alodum, allodium land not subject to rent or service) of feo, feus, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fihu cattle — more at fee

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1614, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of feud was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Feud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feud. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

feud

noun
ˈfyüd
: a long lasting quarrel
especially : a lasting conflict between families or clans usually having acts of violence and revenge
feud verb
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