gall gall /ˈgɔl/

noun

1. The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties  ( cheekiness , crust , freshness , gall , impertinence , impudence , insolence )
   the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
   
2. A digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats  ( gall , bile )
   a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats
   
   
3. A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will  ( gall , rancour [Canadian, British] , acrimoniousness , bitterness , rancor [American] , resentment , hard feelings , ill feeling )
   a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
    The bitterness in her voice betrayed the deep hurt she had experienced.
   The bitterness in her voice betrayed the deep hurt she had experienced.
   
4. Abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects, microorganisms or injury  ( gall )
   abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects, microorganisms or injury
    The apple tree had a gall on one of its branches, likely caused by an insect.
   The apple tree had a gall on one of its branches, likely caused by an insect.
   
   
5. A skin sore caused by chafing  ( gall )
   a skin sore caused by chafing
   
6. An open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle  ( gall , saddle sore )
   an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
   

verb

1. Irritate or vex  ( gall , irk )
   irritate or vex
    It galls me that we lost the suit
   It galls me that we lost the suit
   
2. Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing  ( fret , gall , chafe )
   become or make sore by or as if by rubbing