1. a quarrel, wrangle, strife , (Homer), etc.

2. strife of words, railing, abuse, a taunt, reproach , (Iliad by Homer)

3. a strife at law, dispute before a judge , (Odyssey by Homer)

4. battle, fight , (Homer); ν. φυλόπιδος (Odyssey by Homer); of dissensions between whole nations , νεῖκος πρὸς Καρχηδονίους (Herdotus Historicus)

5. cause of strife, matter of quarrel , (Sophocles Tragicus) (ML)