dudgeon

Etymology 1



 * Perhaps the same as Etymology 2, below
 * Perhaps from (from  + ), though the OED rejects this.
 * Possibly from.
 * Possibly borrowed from, similar to the semantic development of.

Noun

 * 1) A feeling of anger or resentment, especially haughty indignation.

Usage notes
Usually found only in set terms, see below.

Translations

 * German:, , , , , Verärgerung

Etymology 2
, apparently from or, but the ultimate origin is obscure. Compare 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1)  A kind of wood used especially in the handles of knives; the root of the box tree.
 * 2)  A hilt made of this wood.
 * 3)  A dagger which has a dudgeon hilt.
 * 1)  A dagger which has a dudgeon hilt.
 * 1)  A dagger which has a dudgeon hilt.

Translations

 * German:, Buchsbaumholz,