I.a quarrel, wrangle, strife, Hom., Hdt., etc.
2.strife of words, railing, abuse, a taunt, reproach, Il., Hdt.
3.a strife at law, dispute before a judge, Od.
4.battle, fight, Hom.; ν. φυλόπιδος Od.; of dissensions between whole nations, νεῖκος πρὸς Καρχηδονίους Hdt.
II.cause of strife, matter of quarrel, Soph.