War etymology in English

English word war comes from Old English werre

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
werre	Old English (ang)
werre	Middle English (enm)
war	English (en)	(business, countable) A bout of fierce competition in trade.. (countable) A particular conflict of this kind.. (countable) By extension, any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict.. (figuratively) A campaign against something.. (obsolete) Armed forces.. (obsolete, uncountable) Instruments of war.. (uncountable) A particular card game for two players, notable for having its outcome [...]

War etymology