Mystery Error code while emptying trash

I just installed the 10.6.6 Update before I had this problem, but I don't know if there is a connection. When I tried to empty the trash, I got the barber pole progress bar for a few seconds and then this error code alert: The operation can’t be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -8003).
My first question is: is there a way to find what Mystery error codes actually mean?
Next I went ahead and tried a few things to get the trash emptied. I pulled stuff out by dragging it to the desk top until it emptied successfully, then put files and folders back in until it stuck again, and I found the problem file. It's an app file left over, I think, from the last time I updated the app. I tried to open the lock on the get info page for the file, and that didn't help. I restarted the computer. No help.
Any suggestions for how to proceed. I've still got this poison file sitting in my trash, that prevents any trash empty while it's in the trashcan.
Thanks for any help you can provide.

Try holding down option while emptying the trash or restart your machine and then empty the trash.

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