Definition for quarrel - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

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	quarrel2 (quar\|rel) Pronunciation: /ˈkwɒr(ə)l/ noun historical a short, heavy square-headed arrow or bolt used in a crossbow or arbalest. Origin: Middle English: from Old French, based on late Latin quadrus 'square'. Compare with quarry³		Search results in the dictionary quarrel¹ pick a fight or quarrel in pick¹ quarrel with in quarrel¹ More results » More words in this category ballistics belt blackthorn blowpipe bolas brinny cartridge cluster bomb flintlock gunpowder IRBM Lewis gun Mauser Maxim gun mere 3 recoil saker shaped charge shillelagh skean Nearby Words quantum theory Quaoar Quapaw quar. quarantine quark ¹ quark ² quark-gluon plasma quarrel ¹ quarrel ² quarrelsome quarrion quarry ¹ quarry ² quarry ³ quarryman quart quartan quarter