1. Verb
To sob with convulsions.
2. Verb
To clip or break off the end of; to check or stunt the growth of; to nop.
3. Verb
To check, stop, or rebuke, with a tart, sarcastic reply or remark; to reprimand; to check.
4. Verb
To treat with contempt or neglect, as a forward or pretentious person; to slight designedly.
5. Noun
A knot; a protuberance; a song.
6. Noun
A check or rebuke; an intended slight.
7. Noun
an instance of driving away or warding off
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