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Yes, gall is playable

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"Gall" Definition

noun

A skin sore caused by friction and abrasion: a saddle gall.
An abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects, microorganisms, or external injury.
Bitterness of feeling; rancor.
Exasperation; vexation.
Outrageous insolence; effrontery.

verb-intransitive

To become irritated, chafed, or sore.

verb-transitive

To damage or break the surface of by or as if by friction; abrade: the bark of saplings galled by improper staking. See Synonyms at chafe.
To irk or exasperate; vex: It galled me to have to wait outside.
To make (the skin) sore by abrasion; chafe.

verb

To fret and wear away by friction .
To become sore or worn by rubbing.

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