An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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conflict
  کشمکش  
kešmakeš (#)
Fr.: conflit  

  1. A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

  2. A serious incompatibility between two or more opinions, principles, or interests (Oxford.Dictionaries).

Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.Fr. conflit and directly from L. conflictus,
p.p. of confligere “to strike together, be in conflict,” from → com- “together” + fligere “to strike.”

Etymology (PE): Kešmakeš, literally “pulling different ways,” from kešidan “to pull, carry, draw,” → galaxy.