dudgeon

/ˈdʌdʒən/ · noun

Meaning

A kind of wood used especially in the handles of knives; the root of the box tree.
A hilt made of this wood.
A dagger which has a dudgeon hilt.
A feeling of anger or resentment.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

high dudgeon(English)ire(English)simich(English)humdudgeon(English)humdurgeon(English)dishumour(English)disdaine(English)dudder(English)lightship(English)hom(English)elton(English)dci(English)

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Sources

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