Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - feud

1. n. & v. --n. 1 prolonged mutual hostility, esp. between two families, tribes, etc., with murderous assaults in revenge for a previous injury (a family feud; be at feud with). 2 a prolonged or bitter quarrel or dispute. --v.intr. conduct a feud. Etymology: ME fede f. OF feide, fede f. MDu., MLG vede f. Gmc, rel. to FOE 2. n. a piece of land held under the feudal system or in fee; a fief. Etymology: med.L feudum: see FEE