Middle English Dictionary Entry
querē̆len v.
Entry Info
| Forms | querē̆len v. Also quarelle. |
| Etymology | From querē̆le n, ; also cp. OF quereler. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
To assert one's claims against those in power, rebel; ~ with, to dispute (a statement), quarrel with.
Associated quotations
- (c1391) Gower CA Suppl.(Bod 294)7.3172* : Alisandre..a worthi knight Of sodein wraththe and naught of right Forjugged hath, and he appeleth; And with that word the king quereleth, And seith, 'Non is above me.'
- a1500(1439) Lydg.Sts.AA (Lnsd 699)231 : The prince of knyhtis…&the stiward bi eleccion off the Emperour…Took ther charge… No man hardy peyn of deth rebelle Ageyn there power, to vsurpe, to quarelle.