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Definition of feud
: a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate 1); especially : blood feud Because of a family feud, they did not see each other for a decade.
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Origin and Etymology of feud
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
Origin and Etymology of feud
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
FEUD Defined for Kids
Definition of feud for Students
: a long bitter quarrel between two people, families, or groups
Definition of feud for Students
feuded
;feuding
: to carry on a long bitter quarrel
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