/dif"euhr/ , v.i.
1. to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often fol. by from ): The two writers differ greatly in their perceptions of the world. Each writer's style differs from that of another.
2. to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; be at variance; disagree (often fol. by with or from ): His business partner always differs with him.
3. Obs. to dispute; quarrel.
[ 1325-75; ME differren to distinguish differer to put off, distinguish, L differre to bear apart, put off, delay (see DEFER 1 ) be different, equiv. to dif- DIF- + ferre to bear ]