1. (n.) A bodily injury causing pain; a wound, bruise, or the like.

2. (n.) An injury causing pain of mind or conscience; a slight; a stain; as of sin.

3. (n.) Injury; damage; detriment; harm; mischief.

4. (n.) One who hurts or does harm.

5. (n.) A butting piece; a strengthening piece, esp.: (Mil.) A piece of wood at the lower end of a platform, designed to prevent the wheels of gun carriages from injuring the parapet.