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QUARRELSOME

\kwˈɒɹə͡lsˌʌm], \kwˈɒɹə‍lsˌʌm], \k_w_ˈɒ_ɹ_əl_s_ˌʌ_m]\

Definitions of QUARRELSOME

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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given to quarreling; "arguing children"; "quarrelsome when drinking"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

given to quarreling; "arguing children"; "quarrelsome when drinking"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Inclined to dispute, disagree, or find fault, or fight; easily provoked.
Quarrelsomely.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Disposed to quarrel: brawling: easily provoked.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Apt to quarrel; easily irritaued, or provoked to contest; irascible.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Disposed to quarrel; contentious.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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