War

wawr, n. A state of opposition or contest enmity hostility; a contest between nations or states, carried o n by force; armed Wapiti. conflict of sovereign powers the profe ion of arms art of war. — v. [warred (wawrd), warring.] To contend, strive violently, fight; to make war, carry on hostilities, be in a state of contest by violence. [ME., OD., and OF. werrre (= F. guerre), war, fr. OHG. werra, vexation, strife, broil, OHG. and OD. werren, to embroil, bring — into confusion or disorder worse, q. v.] War'fare, n. Military service; war; hostilities; contest struggle. —Wartlike, a. Fit, or disposed, for war; pert, or relating to war; martial; hostile; soldierly soldier-like. — War'-cry, n. A cry or signal used in war. dance, n. A dance among savages preliminary to going to war.— -horse, «. A horse used in war; esp., a strong, powerful, p ir ted horse for military service; a — c h a r g e_r -whoop, -hoop, n. The shout uttered by N. Amer. Indians in war.— War'rior, wSr'yer or wSr'- rT-Sr, n. One engaged in or acwhSTa ke s°a ****** War HorBe 'M^ned. busine of, war a soldier; champion. [ME. wer* reour, OF. guerreiur.]