Gall - Definition
gall
n 1: an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting
or badly adjusted saddle [syn: saddle sore, gall]
2: a skin sore caused by chafing
3: abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or
microorganisms or injury
4: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will [syn:
resentment, bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour]
5: a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the
gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats [syn: bile,
gall]
6: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take
liberties [syn: crust, gall, impertinence, impudence,
insolence, cheekiness, freshness]
v 1: become or make sore by or as if by rubbing [syn: chafe,
gall, fret]
2: irritate or vex; "It galls me that we lost the suit" [syn:
gall, irk]