1. (v. t.) To call; to name.

2. (v. t.) To maintain obstinately against denial or contradiction; also, to contend or argue against (another) with obstinacy; to chide.

3. (v. t.) To beat, or thrash.

4. (v. t.) To cozen, or cheat.

5. (v. i.) To contend obstinately; to be pertinacious.

6. (n.) An obstinate decision or determination; a pertinacious affirmation.