Dudgeon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdʌd͡ʒən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dudgeon is a noun meaning A feeling of anger or resentment, especially haughty indignation.
Meaning
A feeling of anger or resentment, especially haughty indignation.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A kind of wood used especially in the handles of knives; the root of the box tree.
- (obsolete) A hilt made of this wood.
- (archaic) A dagger which has a dudgeon hilt.
Example Sentences
And on thy blade and dudgeon gouts of blood
Turners and Cutlers, if I mistake not the matter, doe call this wood Dudgeon, wherewith they make Dudgeon hafted daggers.
All gentle folks who owe a grudge / To any living thing, / Open your ears and stay your trudge / Whilst I in dudgeon sing.
You may take the whole damned houseful if you like. Except the jewels. Theyre hired. Will that satisfy you? [He turns on his heel and is about to go in extreme dudgeon].
Word Forms
- dudgeons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ire, humdudgeon, humdurgeon, dishumour, disdaine, dudder.
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