quarrel vs threap

quarrel

noun
  • A propensity to quarrel; quarrelsomeness. 

  • A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal). 

  • Often preceded by a form of to have: a basis or ground of dispute or objection; a complaint; also, a feeling or situation of ill will and unhappiness caused by this. 

  • An arrow or bolt for a crossbow or an arbalest (“a late, large type of crossbow”), traditionally with the head square in its cross section. 

  • A diamond- or square-shaped piece of glass forming part of a lattice window. 

  • A square tile; a quarry tile; (uncountable) such tiles collectively. 

verb
  • To find fault; to cavil. 

  • To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out. 

  • To argue or squabble with (someone). 

threap

noun
  • An altercation, quarrel, argument. 

  • A superstition or freet. 

  • Stubborn insistence. 

  • An accusation or serious charge. 

verb
  • To denounce. 

  • To cozen or cheat. 

  • To maintain obstinately against denial or contradiction; to insist (on). 

  • To cry out; complain; contend. 

  • To contradict. 

  • To argue; bicker; scold; rebuke 

  • To affirm; to express with conviction. 

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