Definition of feud

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feud ¹    (fyd) KEY  

NOUN:

A bitter, often prolonged quarrel or state of enmity, especially such a state of hostilities between two families or clans.

intr.v.
feud·ed , feud·ing , feuds

To carry on or perpetuate a bitter quarrel or state of enmity.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Alteration (probably influenced by feud ²), of Middle English fede from Old French faide, of Germanic origin

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