First Known Use: 15th century
Dictionary
1feud
noun \ˈfyüd\
Definition of FEUD
: a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate; especially : blood feud
— feud intransitive verb
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Origin 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
2feud
noun
Definition of FEUD
: fee 1a
Origin 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
First Known Use: 1614
FEUD[1] Defined for Kids
1feud
noun \ˈfyüd\
Definition of FEUD for Kids
: a long bitter quarrel between two people, families, or groups
2feud
verb
feud·edfeud·ing
Definition of FEUD for Kids
: to carry on a long bitter quarrel
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