Gall

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NOUN

an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle

a skin sore caused by chafing

abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

the trait of being rude and impertinent

VERB

become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

irritate or vex

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