I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from the gerund of gall (III)
: the action or the results of galling
resistance of stainless steel … to erosion, galling , and scoring — Crane Co. Catalogue
II. adjective
Etymology: from the present participle of gall (III)
: of such a character as to gall : markedly irritating : chafing
he has borne these assaults with a dignity galling to his enemies — New Republic
the attempts … to exchange the galling status of wards for the honorable role of trading partners — D.L.Hurwood
• gall·ing·ly adverb
• gall·ing·ness noun -es