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Intense armed conflict
War is an armed conflict between the armed forces of states, or between governmental forces and armed groups that are organized under a certain command
War
Topics referred to by the same term
conflicts. War or WAR may also refer to: War, West Virginia War Creek, a stream in West Virginia Warwickshire county in England, standard code War (band)
War_(disambiguation)
1939–1945 global conflict
World War II, or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945), was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers
World_War_II
1914–1918 global conflict
World War I, or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies
World_War_I
Ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East
Gaza war is an armed conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel, fought as part of the unresolved Israeli–Palestinian and Gaza–Israel conflicts. The war began
Gaza_war
1999 novel by László Krasznahorkai
War and War (Hungarian: Háború és háború) is a 1999 novel by the Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai. It tells the story of a Hungarian man who is obsessed
War_and_War
Ongoing armed conflict in West Asia
Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Active hostilities broke out after surprise US–Israeli
2026_Iran_war
Legendary war in Greek mythology
The Trojan War was a legendary conflict in Greek mythology that took place around the twelfth or thirteenth century BC. The war was waged by the Achaeans
Trojan_War
1861–1865 conflict in the United States
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North")
American_Civil_War
1932 Australian nuisance wildlife management campaign
The Emu War (or Great Emu War) was a nuisance wildlife management military operation undertaken in Australia in late 1932 to address public concern over
Emu_War
Ongoing conflict since 2014
The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing. Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian_war
Topics referred to by the same term
A god of war is a deity associated with war. God of War or Gods of War may also refer to: The Gods of War, a 1985 novel by historical author John Toland
God_of_War
Term used to refer to World War I
"The war to end war" (now commonly phrased "the war to end all wars"; originally from the 1914 book The War That Will End War by H. G. Wells) is a term
The_war_to_end_war
1947–1991 geopolitical rivalry between US and USSR
The Cold War was a period of international geopolitical rivalry between the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) and their respective allies
Cold_War
1982 undeclared Argentina–United Kingdom war
The Falklands War (Spanish: Guerra de las Malvinas) was a ten-week undeclared war between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982 over two British Overseas
Falklands_War
1812–1815 conflict in North America
Wars. The United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812. Although peace terms were agreed upon in the December 1814 Treaty of Ghent, the war did
War_of_1812
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Civil War or civil war in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Civil War may refer to: Civil war, a war between organized groups within the same state
Civil_War
1950–1953 conflict in Korean Peninsula
The Korean War (25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953) was an armed conflict fought on the Korean Peninsula between North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of
Korean_War
1992–1995 armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosnian War (Serbo-Croatian: Rat u Bosni i Hercegovini / Рат у Босни и Херцеговини) was an international armed conflict that took place in Bosnia
Bosnian_War
1775–1783 conflict in North America
The American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783), also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence or simply the
American_Revolutionary_War
War between Athens and Sparta (431–404 BC)
The Peloponnesian War was fought in the Eastern Mediterranean between the Athenian-led Delian League and the Spartan-led Peloponnesian League from 431
Peloponnesian_War
Territorial, political, and economic objectives in the First World War
The war aims of the First World War were formulated after the conflict began, reflecting the territorial, political, and economic objectives pursued by
War aims of the First World War
War_aims_of_the_First_World_War
Medieval Anglo-French conflicts, 1337–1453
Hundred Years' War (French: Guerre de Cent Ans; 1337–1453 [116 years]) was a conflict between the kingdoms of England and France and a civil war in France
Hundred_Years'_War
1990–1991 conflict in the Middle East
The Gulf War was an armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States. The coalition's efforts were in two phases: Operation
Gulf_War
1803–1815 series of wars led by Napoleon
Napoleonic Wars 800km 497miles 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) were a global series of conflicts fought by a fluctuating array of
Napoleonic_Wars
1980–1988 armed conflict in West Asia
The Iran–Iraq War began with the Iraqi invasion of Iran in September 1980. After eight years of conflict, both countries accepted a ceasefire deal brokered
Iran–Iraq_War
1954–1962 war of Algerian independence from France
The Algerian War, also known as the Algerian Revolution, the Franco-Algerian War, or the Algerian War of Independence, was an armed conflict between France
Algerian_War
War between United States and the Barbary states, 1801–1805
First Barbary War (1801–1805), also known as the Tripolitan War and the Barbary Coast War, was a conflict during the 1801–1815 Barbary Wars, in which the
First_Barbary_War
1971 studio album by Country Joe McDonald
War War War is the third album by Country Joe McDonald. The lyrics for the songs on the album were based upon the poetry of Robert William Service (January
War_War_War
Topics referred to by the same term
War paint is paint ritually applied to the face and/or body prior to going into a battle. Look up war paint in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. War Paint
War_Paint
2003–2011 conflict in Iraq
The Iraq War (Arabic: حرب العراق, romanized: ḥarb al-ʿirāq), also referred to as the Second Gulf War, was a protracted armed conflict in Iraq from 2003
Iraq_War
War involving major global states
World War I (1914–1918) and World War II (1939–1945). Some historians have also characterized other global conflicts as world wars, such as the Cold War and
World_war
Vehicular combat multiplayer video game
War Thunder is a 2013 free-to-play vehicular combat multiplayer video game produced by Gaijin Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation
War_Thunder
Topics referred to by the same term
Syrian War may refer to: Syrian Wars, a series of six wars between 274 BC and 168 BC opposing the Seleucid and Ptolemaic kingdoms Roman–Seleucid War (192–188
Syrian_War
2018 Marvel Studios film
Avengers: Infinity War is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed
Avengers:_Infinity_War
2008 American TV series or program
Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an American animated science fiction television series created by George Lucas and produced by Lucasfilm Animation. Set between
Star_Wars:_The_Clone_Wars
2019 Marvel Studios film
Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the direct sequel to Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed
Avengers:_Endgame
Current phase of war ongoing since 2014
starting the largest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II, in a major escalation of the existing war between the two countries that began
Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)
1832 treatise by von Clausewitz
ˈkʁiːɡə]) is a book on war and military strategy by Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz (1780–1831), written mostly after the Napoleonic Wars, between 1816 and
On_War
1868–1869 Japanese civil war
The Boshin War (戊辰戦争, Boshin Sensō), sometimes known as the Japanese Revolution or Japanese Civil War, was a civil war in Japan fought from 1868 to 1869
Boshin_War
British television detective series (2002–2015)
Foyle's War is a British detective drama television series set during and shortly after the Second World War, created by Midsomer Murders screenwriter
Foyle's_War
2025 war in West Asia
The Twelve-Day War was an armed conflict between Iran and Israel which lasted from 13 to 24 June 2025. It began when Israel bombed military and nuclear
Twelve-Day_War
American band
War (originally called Eric Burdon and War) is an American funk/soul/rock band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1969. The band is known for several
War_(band)
1971 studio album by War
War is the third album by American band War, and their first following the departure of singer Eric Burdon and the group's name change from the original
War_(War_album)
Since April 2023, there has been a civil war in Sudan between the two main factions of the country's military government. The conflict involves the internationally
Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
Mass killings during Korean war
The Korean War was a major conflict of the Cold War and among the most destructive conflicts of the modern era, with approximately 3 million killed, most
War_crimes_in_the_Korean_War
German state from 1933 to 1945
the Allies defeated Germany and entered the capital, Berlin, ending World War II in Europe. After Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1933, the
Nazi_Germany
American media franchise
Star Wars is an American media franchise created by George Lucas. The space opera saga began with the original Star Wars film (1977) and quickly became
Star_Wars
1991–2001 series of wars in the Balkans
The Yugoslav Wars were a series of separate but related ethnic conflicts, wars of independence, and insurgencies that took place from 1991 to 2001 in
Yugoslav_Wars
Variant of a national flag for use by a country's military forces when on land
A war ensign, also known as a military flag, battle flag, or standard, is a variant of a national flag for use by a country's military forces when on
War_flag
Theater of World War II
The Pacific War, sometimes called the Asia–Pacific War or the Pacific Theater, was the theater of World War II fought between Japan and the Allies in
Pacific_War
1973 war between Israel and Arab states
The Yom Kippur War, also known as the 1973 Arab–Israeli War, the fourth Arab–Israeli War, the October War, or the Ramadan War (6–25 October 1973), was
Yom_Kippur_War
Tenth conflict of the Russo-Turkish wars (1853–1856)
The Crimean War was fought between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, the Second French Empire, the United Kingdom of Great Britain
Crimean_War
1979–1989 armed conflict in South Asia
The Soviet–Afghan War took place in Afghanistan from December 1979 to February 1989. Marking the beginning of the 47-year-long Afghan conflict, it saw
Soviet–Afghan_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Anglo-Afghan Wars may refer to: First Anglo-Afghan War (1838–1842) Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–1880) Third Anglo-Afghan War (1919) Hazara Expedition
Anglo-Afghan_War
1955–1975 war in Southeast Asia
of the Indochina wars and a proxy war of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and US. The Vietnam War was one of the postcolonial wars of national liberation
Vietnam_War
1927–1949 civil war in China
The Chinese Civil War was fought between the Kuomintang-led government of the Republic of China and the forces of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Armed
Chinese_Civil_War
Index of articles associated with the same name
War Department or Department of War may refer to current and historical ministries of defence, including: War Department (United Kingdom), 1747–1857 War
War_Department
Human losses by participating country
World War II was the deadliest military conflict in history. An estimated total of 60–75 million deaths were caused by the conflict, including those who
World_War_II_casualties
Casino table game
Casino War is a proprietary casino table game based on the game of War. It is distributed by Shuffle Master, a division of Scientific Games. The game
Casino_War
Concept of reification of armed conflict
especially in peace and conflict studies the concept of a war against war also known as war on war refers to the reification of armed conflicts. If a work
War_against_war
1999 conflict between India and Pakistan
The Kargil War, also known as the Kargil conflict, was fought between India and Pakistan from May to July 1999 in the Kargil district of Ladakh, then
Kargil_War
Increasing audio levels in recorded music
The loudness war (or loudness race) is a trend of increasing audio levels in recorded music, which reduces audio fidelity and—according to many critics—listener
Loudness_war
Topics referred to by the same term
Cherokee war chief Tustenuggee, the war chief of a town in the Muscogee Confederacy The War Chief, a Time Lord character in the Doctor Who serial The War Games
War_chief
Topics referred to by the same term
Persian War, Persia War, or, Persian Wars, may refer to: List of wars involving Iran (before 1979); Wars involving the predecessor states to the Islamic
Persian_War
Index of articles associated with the same name
Anglo-Maratha Wars may refer to: First Anglo-Maratha War (1775–1782) Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803–1805) Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817–1819) Gwalior
Anglo-Maratha_Wars
1807–1814 war against Napoleon in Iberia
Ciudad Rodrigo Salamanca Burgos Tordesillas Vitoria Toulouse The Peninsular War (1808–1814) was fought in the Iberian Peninsula by the Iberian nations Spain
Peninsular_War
1989 American war drama film
Casualties of War is a 1989 American war drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Rabe, based primarily on an article written by Daniel
Casualties_of_War
2005 American crime drama film
Lord of War is a 2005 crime drama film written and directed by Andrew Niccol. It stars Nicolas Cage, Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan, Ethan Hawke, and Eamonn
Lord_of_War
1970 song by Black Sabbath
"War Pigs" is an anti-war protest song by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It is the opening track from the band's second studio album, Paranoid
War_Pigs
1899–1902 war in South Africa
Boer War (Afrikaans: Tweede Vryheidsoorlog, lit. 'Second Freedom War', 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902), also known as the Boer War, Transvaal War, Anglo–Boer
Second_Boer_War
Civilian and military deaths during the Second Indochina War
the Vietnam War vary widely. Estimates can include both civilian and military deaths in North and South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The war lasted from
Vietnam_War_casualties
Index of articles associated with the same name
Sino-Korean War is used to refer to: Sino-Korean War (610–614), otherwise known as the Goguryeo–Sui War Sino-Korean War (645–647), otherwise known as
Sino-Korean_War
2016 Marvel Studios film
Captain America: Civil War is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed
Captain_America:_Civil_War
1939–1940 war between the Soviet Union and Finland
The Winter War was a war between the Soviet Union and Finland. It began with a Soviet invasion of Finland on 30 November 1939, three months after the
Winter_War
1846–1848 conflict between Mexico and the United States
The Mexican–American War, also known in the United States as the Mexican War and in Mexico as the United States intervention in Mexico, (April 25, 1846
Mexican–American_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Spanish–Portuguese Wars may refer to one of the following conflicts between Portugal and Spain (or between Portugal and Castile before 1492): Luso–Leonese War (1130–1137)
Spanish–Portuguese_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Long War can refer to: Long Turkish War, a war between the Habsburgs and the Ottoman Empire from 1593 to 1606 Long War (20th century), a concept describing
Long_War
2021 American science fiction film
The Tomorrow War is a 2021 American military science-fiction action film directed by Chris McKay, written by Zach Dean, and starring Chris Pratt. It was
The_Tomorrow_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Anglo-Spanish War may refer to: Alfonso VIII's invasion of Gascony (1205–1207 or 1208) Hundred Years' War (1337–1453), includes the War of the Breton
Anglo-Spanish_War
1936–1939 civil war in Spain
The Spanish Civil War (Spanish: La guerra civil española) was fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans and the Nationalist rebels. Republicans
Spanish_Civil_War
Act violating the laws of war
A war crime is a serious violation of the laws and customs applicable in armed conflict, known as international humanitarian law (IHL) and the law of
War_crime
2009 studio album by Thirty Seconds to Mars
This Is War is the third studio album by American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, released on December 8, 2009, through Virgin Records. It was the band's
This_Is_War
declarations of war; notable examples include the Cold War (the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War) and the War on terror (the War in Afghanistan
Lists of wars involving the United States
Lists_of_wars_involving_the_United_States
Rivalry between Emacs and vi text editors
The editor war is the rivalry between users of the Emacs and vi (now usually Vim) text editors. The rivalry has become an enduring part of hacker culture
Editor_war
War within a country
A civil war is a war between organized groups within the same state (or country). The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region
Civil_war
1998–1999 armed conflict in the Balkans
The Kosovo War (Albanian: Lufta e Kosovës; Serbian: Косовски рат, Kosovski rat) was an armed conflict in Kosovo that lasted from 28 February 1998 until
Kosovo_War
1904–1905 conflict in East Asia
The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 – 5 September 1905) was fought between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan over rival imperial ambitions
Russo-Japanese_War
Topics referred to by the same term
War may refer to the following conflicts: Saukrieg ("Pig War") 1555–58 feud between the Bishop of Meissen and the family of his predecessor Pig War (1859)
Pig_War
Italian-American Mafia war, 1930–1931
The Castellammarese War (Italian pronunciation: [kaˌstɛllammaˈreːze, -eːse]) was a bloody power struggle for control of the American Mafia between partisans
Castellammarese_War
Series of civil wars in England (1455–1487)
The Wars of the Roses, known at the time and in following centuries as the Civil Wars, were a series of armed confrontations, machinations, battles and
Wars_of_the_Roses
Far-right internet group
dubbed "The Groyper War" began in the fall of 2019, when Fuentes launched a social media campaign targeting Turning Point USA's "Culture War" college tour,
Groypers
Topics referred to by the same term
term Lebanon War can refer to: 1982 Lebanon War 2006 Lebanon War 2024 Lebanon war 2026 Lebanon war It can also refer to: Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990)
Lebanon_War
Conflict in which all of a nation's resources are deployed
Total war is a type of warfare that where a society's entire economy, population, and infrastructure are considered part of the war effort. It mobilizes
Total_war
1956 British–French–Israeli invasion of Egypt
Crisis, also known as the second Arab–Israeli war, the Tripartite Aggression in the Arab world and the Sinai War in Israel, was a British–French–Israeli invasion
Suez_Crisis
Soft drink marketing rivalry
The Cola wars are the long-time rivalry between soft drink producers The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo, who have engaged in mutually targeted marketing
Cola_wars
Polearm or impact weapon
A war hammer (French: martel-de-fer, "iron hammer") is a weapon that was used by both foot soldiers and cavalry. It is a very old weapon and gave its
War_hammer
Topics referred to by the same term
Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A war game is a type of strategy game that simulates warfare realistically. War game, or War Games may also refer to: Military
War_game_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
"The Forgotten War" (capitalized) most often refers to: Forgotten War (book), a 2013 book about the Australian frontier wars Korean War (in the United
Forgotten_war
Colloquial term for the behavior of members of the weasel subfamily
The weasel war dance or mustelid war dance is a colloquial term for the behavior of excited ferrets and other members of the weasel subfamily. Naturalists
Weasel_war_dance
WAR
WAR
Male
German
Pet form of Old High German Warin, from the word wari(n), WARINOT means "cover, shelter," from warnôn "to be careful, watchful."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Warwick.English : metonymic occupational name for a maker of warrocks, wedges of timber that were used to tighten the joints in a scaffold.
Surname or Lastname
English (Warwickshire)
English (Warwickshire) : apparently a variant of Gourley or Gorley.Possibly an Americanized spelling of French Gourlé, from Old French gourle ‘money belt’. Its application as a surname is not clear; it may have been a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such receptacles, or perhaps a nickname for someone who was tight with his money.Alternatively, it may be an Americanized form of German Gerling or Gerlich.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the German personal name Werner, WARNER means "Warin warrior," i.e. "covered warrior."
Surname or Lastname
English (Warwickshire) unexplained.
English (Warwickshire) unexplained. : unexplained. Probably a variant of Ligons.English (Warwickshire) unexplained. : alternatively possibly a variant of Higgins due to misdivision of some such name as Al Higgins.
Surname or Lastname
English (Warwickshire)
English (Warwickshire) : probably a variant of Hankinson.
Male
English
 English occupational surname transferred to forename use, derived from Old English weard, WARD means "guard, watchman."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a respelling of the French family name Wartel, which is from a pet form of any of various Germanic personal names beginning with the element war(in) ‘guard’, ‘preserve’. The surname Wartell is recorded in England in the 1881 British census.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Waring.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from the county seat of Warwickshire, or a regional name from the county itself. The city was originally named as the ‘outlying settlement (Old English wīc) by the weir (a hypothetical Old English wæring)’. Compare Warrington.English : habitational name from a much smaller place of the same name in Cumbria, named with Old English waroð ‘bank’ + wīc.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name or nickname from Old French werreieor, werrieur ‘warrior’. Compare Warr.Indian (Kerala) : Hindu name based on the name of the Variar community. The traditional occupation of this community is performance of temple services.
Surname or Lastname
English (Oxfordshire, Warwickshire)
English (Oxfordshire, Warwickshire) : patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Gill.
Male
English
 English surname of Norman French origin, transferred to forename use, from a place called La Varenne, WARREN means "game-park."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from for example Warth in Glouceshire or Ward in Devon, which are named with Old English waroð ‘marshy ground by a shore or stream’ or from any of various minor places named with Old Norse varða ‘beacon’ (a derivative of varða ‘to guard’).German : habitational name from any of various places named with an Old High German cognate of this element.
Surname or Lastname
English (Warwickshire)
English (Warwickshire) : unexplained. Compare Higgason.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Warren.
Male
German
Old High German name derived from the word wari(n), WARIN means "cover, shelter," from warnôn "to be careful, watchful."Â
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : occupational name for a gamekeeper, someone whose job was to watch over game in a park, from Old French warrennier (central Old French garennier) ‘warrener’. See also Warren 2.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place of this name in Cheshire (formerly in Lancashire), probably named in Old English as Wæringtun ‘settlement by the weir’, from Old English wæring (not independently recorded), a derivative of wær ‘weir’. Another Warrington, in Buckinghamshire, which may also have given rise to the surname, is recorded in the 12th century as Wardintone, probably from an unattested personal name Wearda or Wǣrheard + -ing-, denoting association, + tūn ‘settlement’, ‘estate’.
Surname or Lastname
English (Warwickshire) and Scottish (Stirling, Lanarkshire, West Lothian)
English (Warwickshire) and Scottish (Stirling, Lanarkshire, West Lothian) : unexplained.Americanized form of German Huske or Hueske.
WAR
WAR
Girl/Female
Australian, German, Welsh
Holy Peacemaking
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
A Rain Cloud Meeting
Girl/Female
English, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Union
Boy/Male
Indian
God of Love; Handsome Love
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Crest of Victory
Girl/Female
Irish
Comes from ri “sovereign, king†and the diminutive -in and means “the king’s child†or may come from riogach “impulsive, furious.†Regan may be used for a boy or a girl.
Boy/Male
Tamil
A portion of Lord Shiv
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, English
Son of Dennis
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from the wild boar, Middle English galte, gaute, gault (Old Norse gǫltr). Wild boars were common in the British Isles from the earliest times, and became extinct only with the clearing of the large tracts of forest which formerly covered the country; hunting them was a favorite pastime in the Middle Ages.French : from Germanic walþu- ‘wood’, ‘forest’; a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a wood, or a habitational name for someone from any of the places named with this word, for example Le Gault in Loir-et-Cher, Marne, and Eure-et-Loir.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Supporter of Mankind
WAR
WAR
WAR
WAR
WAR
n.
The profession of arms; the art of war.
v. t.
To make war upon; to fight.
n.
A small tumor produced by the larvae of the gadfly in the backs of horses, cattle, etc. Called also warblet, warbeetle, warnles.
n.
Instruments of war.
n.
One who, or that which, warbles; a singer; a songster; -- applied chiefly to birds.
adv.
In a warbling manner.
a.
Ware; aware.
v. i.
To make war; to invade or attack a state or nation with force of arms; to carry on hostilities; to be in a state by violence.
a.
Worn with military service; as, a warworn soldier; a warworn coat.
v. i.
Alt. of -wards
p. pr. & vb. n.
of War
imp. & p. p.
of War
n.
Any one of numerous species of small Old World singing birds belonging to the family Sylviidae, many of which are noted songsters. The bluethroat, blackcap, reed warbler (see under Reed), and sedge warbler (see under Sedge) are well-known species.
n.
Any one of numerous species of small, often bright colored, American singing birds of the family or subfamily Mniotiltidae, or Sylvicolinae. They are allied to the Old World warblers, but most of them are not particularly musical.
v. t.
To sing in a trilling, quavering, or vibratory manner; to modulate with turns or variations; to trill; as, certain birds are remarkable for warbling their songs.
imp. & p. p.
of Warble
n.
A condition of belligerency to be maintained by physical force. In this sense, levying war against the sovereign authority is treason.
a.
Warworn.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Warble