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\ ˈfyüd  \
Definition of feud
 (Entry 1 of 2)
: a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate
(see INVETERATE SENSE 2)especially : BLOOD FEUDBecause of a
family feud, they did not see each other for a decade.

feud
  noun (2)
Definition of feud (Entry 2 of 2)
: FEE SENSE 1A
Other Words from feud
Noun (1)

feud intransitive verb
First Known Use of feud
Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1614, in the meaning defined above


History and Etymology for feud
Noun (1)

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

Noun (2)

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

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“Feud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster,
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feud. Accessed 22 Oct. 2020.
Style: MLA

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feud
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\ ˈfyüd  \
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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