n. [ War + OE. fare a journey, a passage, course, AS. faru. See Fare, n. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Military service; military life; contest carried on by enemies; hostilities; war. [ 1913 Webster ]

The Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. I Sam. xxviii. 1. [ 1913 Webster ]

This day from battle rest;
Faithful hath been your warfare. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Contest; struggle. [ 1913 Webster ]

The weapons of our warfare are not carnal. 2 Cor. x. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To lead a military life; to carry on continual wars. Camden. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One engaged in warfare; a military man; a soldier; a warrior. [ 1913 Webster ]