En'mi-ty, n.

n. [O. Eng. enemytee, enemity, from enemy. Cf. Fr. inimitié, Lat. inimicitia.] 1. The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition. No ground of enmity between us known. Milton. 2. A state of opposition. The friendship of the world is enmity with God. James iv. 4. Syn.—Rancor; hostility; hatred; animosity; ill-will; malevolence. See RANCOR.