1. (n.) The root of the box tree, of which hafts for daggers were made.

2. (n.) The haft of a dagger.

3. (n.) A dudgeon-hafted dagger; a dagger.

4. (n.) Resentment; ill will; anger; displeasure.

5. (a.) Homely; rude; coarse.

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