■ verb
1》 (of a comment or fact) cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
↘ chiefly N. Amer. annoy or irritate.
2》 archaic (of a wound or sore) continue to be painful; fester.
Origin
ME: from OFr. rancler , from rancle , draoncle 'festering sore', from an alt. of med. L. dracunculus , dimin. of draco 'serpent'.