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Definition of 'feud'English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) fede, feide, , ultimately from the same Germanic source. Related to (l), (l).
Alternative forms
* fede (obsolete)
Noun
( en-noun)
A state of long-standing mutual hostility.
- ''You couldn't call it a feud exactly, but there had always been a chill between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods.
(professional wrestling slang) A staged rivalry between wrestlers.
(obsolete) A combination of kindred to avenge injuries or affronts, done or offered to any of their blood, on the offender and all his race.
Related terms
* blood feud
Verb
( en-verb)
To carry on a feud.
- ''The two men began to feud after one of them got a job promotion and the other thought he was more qualified.
Etymology 2
From (etyl), from (etyl) feodum.
Alternative forms
* feod
Noun
( en-noun)
An estate granted to a vassal by a feudal lord in exchange for service
Synonyms
* fee
* fief
Similar to 'feud'food, fed, feed, fad, fud, fid, fayed, foud, fwd, feod, foid
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