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Definition of Internecine
1. Adjective. (of conflict) within a group or organization. "An internecine feud among proxy holders"
2. Adjective. Characterized by bloodshed and carnage for both sides. "Internecine war"
Definition of Internecine
1. a. Involving, or accompanied by, mutual slaughter; mutually destructive.
Definition of Internecine
1. Adjective. Mutually destructive; most often applied to warfare. ¹
2. Adjective. Characterized by struggle within a group, usually applied to an ethnic or familial relationship. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Internecine
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Internecine
1. Involving, or accompanied by, mutual slaughter; mutually destructive. "Internecine quarrels, horrible tumults, stain the streets with blood." (Motley) Origin: L. Internecinus deadly, murderous, fr. Internecare to kill, to slaughter; inter between + necare to kill; akin to Gr. Dead. See Necromancy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Internecine
Literary usage of Internecine
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Works of Thomas Carlyle by Thomas Carlyle, Henry Duff Traill (1896)
"... but here it is the Public that excites the Parlement.1 CHAPTER VII internecine
WHAT a France, through these winter months of the year 1787 ! ..."
2. English Prose (1137-1890) by John Matthews Manly (1909)
"... in this our life," says the Professor, "which is an internecine warfare with
the Time- spirit, other warfare seems questionable. ..."
3. The History of South Carolina in the Revolution, 1775-1780 by Edward McCrady (1901)
"The most dreadful internecine strife was now to rage throughout the country beyond
the falls of the rivers. The Scotchmen in Charlestown — especially the ..."
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