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impertinence or impudence (rude and bold)

Less commonly today, but commonly in classic literature, gall may refer to a feeling of deep bitterness, anger, or frustration as in "nothing is more galling than..." It also has a specialized meaning referencing a swollen part of a tree, or a skin sore that is caused by rubbing. Finally, in medicine, gall can reference bile from the gallbladder.

She had the gall to ask for a raise.

gall = impertinence or impudence (rude and bold)

The time she was removed from succession to the throne came back to Redd with the full force of its heart-stopping gall... The ever wise Queen Theodora announced that she could not allow such an unruly daughter to have queenly power.
Frank Beddor -- The Looking Glass Wars

gall = impertinence or impudence (rudeness and boldness)

all the greed and all the gall Is boiled away for once and all.
Roald Dahl -- Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

gall = impertinence or impudence (rude and bold)

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