1. n. & v.
--n.
1. prolonged mutual hostility, esp. between two families, tribes, etc., with murderous assaults in revenge for a previous injury (a family feud; be at feud with).
2 a prolonged or bitter quarrel or dispute.
--v.intr. conduct a feud.
Etymology: ME fede f. OF feide, fede f. MDu., MLG vede f. Gmc, rel. to FOE 2. n. a piece of land held under the feudal system or in fee; a fief.
Etymology: med.L feudum: see FEE