DISCORD

I. noun Etymology: Middle English descorde, ~, from Anglo-French descorde, from Latin ~ia, from ~-, discors Date: 13th century 1. lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas), active quarreling or conflict resulting from ~ among persons or factions ; strife , 2. a. a combination of musical sounds that strikes the ear harshly, dissonance , a harsh or unpleasant sound, Synonyms: see: ~ II. intransitive verb see: heart Date: 14th century disagree , clash