GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

last match results

Found 5 definitions

1.       
   Quarrel , n. [OE. quarel, OF. quarrel, F. carreau, LL. quadrellus, from L. quadrus square. See Quadrate, and cf. Quadrel, Quarry an arrow, Carrel.]
   An arrow for a crossbow; -- so named because it commonly had a square head. [Obs.]
   1913 Webster
   To shoot with arrows and quarrel.
   Sir J. Mandeville.
   
   1913 Webster
   Two arblasts, . . . with windlaces and quarrels.
   Sir W. Scott.
   
   1913 Webster
   (Arch.) 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.
   1913 Webster
   A glazier's diamond.
   Simmonds.
   
   1913 Webster
   A four-sided cutting tool or chisel having a diamond-shaped end.
   1913 Webster
         
       

2.       
   Quarrel, n. [OE. querele, OF. querele, F. querelle, fr. L. querela, querella, a complaint, fr. queri to complain. See Querulous.]
   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.
   1913 Webster
   I will bring a sword upon you that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant.
   Lev. xxvi. 25.
   
   1913 Webster
   On open seas their quarrels they debate.
   Dryden.
   
   1913 Webster
   Ground of objection, dislike, difference, or hostility; cause of dispute or contest; occasion of altercation.
   1913 Webster
   Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him.
   Mark vi. 19.
   
   1913 Webster
   No man hath any quarrel to me.
   Shak.
   
   1913 Webster
   He thought he had a good quarrel to attack him.
   Holinshed.
   
   1913 Webster
   Earnest desire or longing. [Obs.]
   Holland.
   
   1913 Webster
   To pick a quarrel. See under Pick, v. t.
   1913 Webster
   Syn. -- Brawl; broil; squabble; affray; feud; tumult; contest; dispute; altercation; contention; wrangle.
   1913 Webster
   
         
       

3.       
   Quarrel, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Quarreled  or Quarrelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Quarreling or Quarrelling.]
   To violate concord or agreement; to have a difference; to fall out; to be or become antagonistic.
   1913 Webster
   Our people quarrel with obedience.
   Shak.
   
   1913 Webster
   But some defect in her
   Did quarrel with the noblest grace she owed.
   Shak.
   
   1913 Webster
   To dispute angrily, or violently; to wrangle; to scold; to altercate; to contend; to fight.
   1913 Webster
   Beasts called sociable quarrel in hunger and lust.
   Sir W. Temple.
   
   1913 Webster
   To find fault; to cavil; as, to quarrel with one's lot.
   1913 Webster
   I will not quarrel with a slight mistake.
   Roscommon.
   
   1913 Webster
   
         
       

4.       
   Quarrel , v. t.
   To quarrel with. [R.] “I had quarelled my brother purposely.” 
   B. Jonson.
   
   1913 Webster
   To compel by a quarrel; as, to quarrel a man out of his estate or rights.
   1913 Webster
         
       

5.       
   Quarrel , n. [Written also quarreller.] One who quarrels or wrangles; one who is quarrelsome.
   Shak.
   
   1913 Webster