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gall (2)

gall [ gawl ]


noun  (plural galls)
Definition:
 
1. sore caused by rubbing: a sore on the skin of an animal that is caused by friction

2. cause of anger: something that angers or irritates somebody ( dated )

3. anger: a feeling of annoyance or anger ( dated )



transitive verb  (past and past participle galled, present participle gall·ing, 3rd person present singular galls)
Definition:
 
1. make somebody angry: to make somebody extremely angry

2. veterinary medicine cause friction sore on: to cause a sore on the skin by rubbing

[14th century. < Middle Low German galle "sore"]
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