gall
n 1: an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or
badly adjusted saddle [syn: {saddle sore}]
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}, {rancor}, {rancour}]
5: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take
liberties [syn: {crust}, {impertinence}, {impudence}, {insolence},
{cheekiness}, {freshness}]
v 1: become or make sore by or as if by rubbing [syn: {chafe}, {fret}]
2: irritate or vex; "It galls me that we lost the suit" [syn: {irk}]