1. (v. i.) To sob with convulsions.

2. (v. t.) To clip or break off the end of; to check or stunt the growth of; to nop.

3. (v. t.) To check, stop, or rebuke, with a tart, sarcastic reply or remark; to reprimand; to check.

4. (v. t.) To treat with contempt or neglect, as a forward or pretentious person; to slight designedly.

5. (n.) A knot; a protuberance; a song.

6. (n.) A check or rebuke; an intended slight.

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