[um.brage] n [ME, fr. MF, fr. L umbraticum, neut. of umbraticus of shade, fr. umbratus, pp. of umbrare to shade, fr. umbra shade, shadow; akin to Lith unksme shadow] (15c) 1: shade, shadow
2: shady branches: foliage 3 a: an indistinct indication: vague suggestion: hint b: a reason for doubt: suspicion
4: a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult "took ~ at the speaker's remarks" syn see offense