Middle English Dictionary Entry

discō̆rden v.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) To differ in will or opinion, argue, disagree; quarrel, be at odds; oppose (sb.); ~ with, quarrel with (sb.); (b) ~ fro (from, til, to), to disagree with (sb. or sth.), dissent from (a judgment, an authority, etc.); ~ in (of), disagree about (sth.).
2.
(a) To be different; ~ fro (from, til), differ from (sb. or sth.); (b) ~ asunder, ?to fall into separate parts; (c) of books, statements, stories, ideas, etc.: to be inconsistent; differ, disagree; ~ fro (to), be inconsistent with (sth.); (d) to be incongruous; ~ fro (to), be inappropriate to (sth.), be incompatible with; ppl. discording, incongruous, unsuitable; (e) gram. to lack concord (e.g., of person or number).
3.
To make (things) discordant; ~ fro, cause (one thing) to be in conflict with (another).
4.
(a) To be discordant or dissonant in sound; (b) to be disagreeable or unpleasant; (c) to have a divided nature, conflicting passions, etc.