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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 2)
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)
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“Feud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feud. Accessed 9 Mar. 2021.
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feud
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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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The first known use of feud was in the 15th century
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