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feuded


Meanings
  • Verb

    Engaged in a prolonged dispute or quarrel.

    - "The two neighbors have feuded over a property boundary dispute for years."
    - "The feud between the families went on for generations."

Variants
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feud , feuded , feuding , feuds
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to quarrel' or 'to fight' in Old Norse. The past tense of the Old Norse word 'feĆ³da' which meant 'to pay' or 'to provide' developed this meaning due to the connection between feuds and the payment of compensation or blood price.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'feudalism' is derived from the Old French word 'feodal', which is related to the English word 'feud'.

  2. In some cultures, feuds were settled through the payment of a fine or compensation, known as a 'wergeld' or 'weregeld'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Quarrel: A heated argument or disagreement between two or more parties.

  2. Blood feud: A long-standing and often violent feud between families or clans.


Culture
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In literature, the concept of feuds has been explored extensively in works such as Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet'. Feuds have also been a common theme in ballads and folk tales.

How to Memorize "feuded"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize two groups or individuals locked in a long-standing dispute, unwilling to back down or make peace.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a long-standing and bitter argument or disagreement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Feuds are Fights Underneath the Surface' to remember the meaning of the word.


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