Definition of Dudgeon

Dudg´eon
n.1.The root of the box tree, of which hafts for daggers were made.
2.The haft of a dagger.
3.A dudgeon-hafted dagger; a dagger.
1.Resentment; ill will; anger; displeasure.
a.1.Homely; rude; coarse.
By my troth, though I am plain and dudgeon,
I would not be an ass.
- Beau. & Fl.


Related Words

ferment, fret, fume, fury, high dudgeon, huff, humor, ire, miff, mood, pet, pique, rage, resentment, snuff, stew, temper, tiff, umbrage, wrath


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