prickle

UK /ˈpɹɪkəl/ US /ˈpɹɪkəl/
noun 5verb 2

Definitions

noun

1

A sharp, hard extension of the cortex and epidermis of some plants (such as roses), informally called a "thorn".

2

A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn.

The plants that have prickles are, thorns, black and white, briar, rose, lemon-trees,[…]

3

A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.

4

A kind of willow basket.

If I had but a pottle of Sacke, like a sharp prickle, / To knock my nose against when I am nodding

The prickle is a brown willow basket, in which walnuts are imported into this country from the Continent; they are about thirty inches deep, and in bulk rather larger than a gallon measure; they are used only by the vendors of walnuts.

5

A sieve of hazelnuts, weighing about fifty pounds.

verb

1

To feel a prickle.

2

To cause (someone) to feel a prickle; to prick.

Guilt prickled me. It was about to get much worse.

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