QUARREL
quarrel
(noun) an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges
quarrel, wrangle, row, words, run-in, dustup
(noun) an angry dispute; “they had a quarrel”; “they had words”
quarrel, dispute, scrap, argufy, altercate
(verb) have a disagreement over something; “We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America”; “These two fellows are always scrapping over something”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
quarrel (plural quarrels)
A verbal dispute or heated argument.
A ground of dispute or objection; a complaint.
(obsolete) An earnest desire or longing.
Synonyms
• See also dispute
Verb
quarrel (third-person singular simple present quarrels, present participle (US) quarreling or (UK) quarrelling, simple past and past participle (US) quarreled or (UK) quarrelled) (intransitive)
(intransitive) To disagree.
(intransitive) To contend, argue fiercely, squabble.
(intransitive) To find fault; to cavil.
(transitive, obsolete) To argue or squabble with.
Etymology 2
Noun
quarrel (plural quarrels)
A diamond-shaped piece of coloured glass forming part of a stained glass window.
A square tile; quarry tile.
A bolt or arrow for a crossbow, traditionally with the head square in its cross section.
A small opening in window tracery, of which the cusps etc. make the form nearly square.
A four-sided cutting tool or chisel with a diamond-shaped end.
Source: Wiktionary
Quar"rel, n. Etym: [OE. quarel, OF. quarrel, F. carreau, LL. quadrellus, from L. quadrus square. See Quadrate, and cf. Quadrel, Quarry an arrow, Carrel.]
1. An arrow for a crossbow; -- so named because it commonly had a square head. [Obs.] To shoot with arrows and quarrel. Sir J. Mandeville. Two arblasts, . . . with windlaces and quarrels. Sir W. Scott.
2. (Arch.)
Definition: Any small square or quadrangular member; as: (a) A square of glass, esp. when set diagonally. (b) A small opening in window tracery, of which the cusps, etc., make the form nearly square. (c) A square or lozenge-shaped paving tile.
3. A glazier's diamond. Simmonds.
4. A four-sided cutting tool or chisel having a diamond-shaped end.
Quar"rel, n. Etym: [OE. querele, OF. querele, F. querelle, fr. L. querela, querella, a complaint, fr. queri to complain. See Querulous.]
1. A breach of concord, amity, or obligation; a falling out; a difference; a disagreement; an antagonism in opinion, feeling, or conduct; esp., an angry dispute, contest, or strife; a brawl; an altercation; as, he had a quarrel with his father about expenses. I will bring a sword upon you that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant. Lev. xxvi. 25. On open seas their quarrels they debate. Dryden.
2. Ground of objection, dislike, difference, or hostility; cause of dispute or contest; occasion of altercation. Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him. Mark vi. 19. No man hath any quarrel to me. Shak. He thought he had a good quarrel to attack him. Holinshed.
3. Earnest desire or longing. [Obs.] Holland. To pick a quarrel. See under Pick, v. t.
Syn.
– Brawl; broil; squabble; affray; feud; tumult; contest; dispute; altercation; contention; wrangle.
Quar"rel, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Quarreled or Quarrelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Quarreling or Quarrelling.]
1. To violate concord or agreement; to have a difference; to fall out; to be or become antagonistic. Our people quarrel with obedience. Shak. But some defect in her Did quarrel with the noblest grace she owed. Shak.
2. To dispute angrily, or violently; to wrangle; to scold; to altercate; to contend; to fight. Beasts called sociable quarrel in hunger and lust. Sir W. Temple.
3. To find fault; to cavil; as, to quarrel with one's lot. I will not quarrel with a slight mistake. Roscommon.
Quar"rel, v. t.
1. To quarrel with. [R.] "I had quarelled my brother purposely." B. Jonson.
2. To compel by a quarrel; as, to quarrel a man out of his estate or rights.
Quar"rel, n. Etym: [Written also quarreller.]
Definition: One who quarrels or wrangles; one who is quarrelsome. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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