Dictionary definition · gall
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; aids in the digestion of fats
- the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
verb
- become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
- irritate or vex"It galls me that we lost the suit"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).