GALL

I. noun see: yellow Date: before 12th century 1. bile , something bitter to endure, bitterness of spirit ; rancor , brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence, see: temerity II. noun Etymology: Middle English ~e, from Old English gealla, from Latin ~a ~nut Date: before 12th century 1. a skin sore caused by chronic irritation, a cause or state of exasperation, flaw , III. verb Date: 14th century transitive verb to fret and wear away by friction ; chafe , irritate , vex , intransitive verb to become sore or worn by rubbing, seize 2, IV. noun Etymology: Middle English ~e, from Anglo-French, from Latin ~a Date: 14th century an abnormal outgrowth of plant tissue usually due to insect or mite parasites or fungi and sometimes forming an important source of tannin