quarrel

1. n. An arrow for a crossbow; -- so named because it commonly had a square head. Source: opted

2. n. Any small square or quadrangular member Source: opted

3. n. A square of glass, esp. when set diagonally. Source: opted

4. n. A small opening in window tracery, of which the cusps, etc., make the form nearly square. Source: opted

5. n. A square or lozenge-shaped paving tile. Source: opted

6. n. A glazier's diamond. Source: opted

7. n. A four-sided cutting tool or chisel having a diamond-shaped end. Source: opted

8. n. 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. Source: opted

9. n. Ground of objection, dislike, difference, or hostility; cause of dispute or contest; occasion of altercation. Source: opted

10. n. Earnest desire or longing. Source: opted

11. v. i. To violate concord or agreement; to have a difference; to fall out; to be or become antagonistic. Source: opted

12. v. i. To dispute angrily, or violently; to wrangle; to scold; to altercate; to contend; to fight. Source: opted

13. v. i. To find fault; to cavil; as, to quarrel with one's lot. Source: opted

14. v. t. To quarrel with. Source: opted

15. v. t. To compel by a quarrel; as, to quarrel a man out of his estate or rights. Source: opted

16. n. One who quarrels or wrangles; one who is quarrelsome. Source: opted

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