I . n.
1.
Enmity, hostility, state of opposition, strife, contention.
2.
Declared hostilities, fighting, ~fare, arbitrament of the sword, contest of nations, armed conflict of powers, the last argument of kings, ultima ratio regum .
3.
Art of ~, profession of arms.
II . v. n.
1.
Make ~, carry on ~.
2.
Contend, fight, strive.