FEUD

feud. Feud, n. a quarrel, contention, hatred, broil

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Feud (fūd), n. [[OE. feide, AS. fǣhð, fr. fāh hostile; akin to OHG. fēhida, G. fehde, Sw. fejd, D. feide; prob. akin to E. fiend. See Foe.]] 1. 1. A combination of kindred to avenge injuries or affronts, done or offered to any of their blood, on the offender and all his race.
2. 2. A contention or quarrel; especially, an inveterate strife between families, clans, or parties; deadly hatred; contention satisfied only by bloodshed.
Mutual feuds and battles betwixt their several tribes and kindreds. Purchas. Syn. — Affray; fray; broil; contest; dispute; strife.