feud

noun (1)

\ ˈfyüd

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Definition of feud

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate sense 1) especially : blood feud Because of a family feud, they did not see each other for a decade.

feud

noun (2)

Definition of feud (Entry 2 of 2)

: fee sense 1a

History and Etymology for feud

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

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

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feud

noun

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Kids Definition of feud

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a long bitter quarrel between two people, families, or groups

feud

verb

feuded; feuding

Kids Definition of feud (Entry 2 of 2)

: to carry on a long bitter quarrel

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