fede

enmity, hatred, hostility

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Two neighboring adults glare over a low boundary fence with arms crossed, longstanding bitter quarrel suggested by repeated repaired fence panels, no weapons or words.

noun / verb

feud

FYOOD/fjuːd/

A prolonged bitter quarrel between people or groups.

Etymology

feudMiddle Englishenmity, hatred, hostility

Middle English fede meant hostility or hatred generally. Its later senses of vendetta and hostility between families or clans connect that broad feeling to a sustained, bitter quarrel.

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