quarrel

English

/ˈkwɒɹəl/, /ˈkwɔɹəl/

noun
Definitions
  • A verbal dispute or heated argument.
  • A ground of dispute or objection; a complaint.
  • (obsolete) An earnest desire or longing.

Etymology

Derived from Old French querele derived from Latin querella (complaint).

Origin

Latin

querella

Gloss

complaint

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