1. (

• saddle_sore ,
• gall ,

) an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle ;

2. (

• gall

) a skin sore caused by chafing ;

3. (

• gall

) abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury ;

4. (

• resentment ,
• bitterness ,
• gall ,
• rancor ,
• rancour

) a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will ;

5. (

• bile ,
• gall

) a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats ;

6. (

• crust ,
• gall ,
• impertinence ,
• impudence ,
• insolence ,
• cheekiness ,
• freshness ,

) the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties ;

1. (

• chafe ,
• gall ,
• fret

) become or make sore by or as if by rubbing ;

2. (

• gall ,
• irk

) irritate or vex; "It galls me that we lost the suit" ;