■ noun
1》 a leather rim round the edge of the upper of a shoe, to which the sole is attached.
↘a ribbed, reinforced, or decorative border of a garment or pocket.
2》 a weal.
3》 a heavy blow.
■ verb
1》 provide with a ~.
2》 strike hard and heavily.
3》 develop a weal.
Origin
ME: of unknown origin.