flitan

Etymology
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Verb

 * 1) to strive, to make an effort

Etymology
From.

Verb

 * 1)  to argue, fight (in the sense "quarrel")
 * 2)  to strive or contend (against something)

Usage notes

 * Flītan means to argue as in "debate, quarrel." For the sense "put forth a line of reasoning," is used.
 * Most often, flītan denotes verbal fighting and physical fighting, though this is only a generalization.

Etymology
From.

Verb

 * 1) to fight
 * 2) to contend, strive