prickle

Definitions

1. 1

   A sharp, hard extension of the cortex and epidermis of some plants (such as roses),…

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

2. 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. 3

   A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.

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   1. 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.
   2. 5

      A sieve of hazelnuts, weighing about fifty pounds.

   3. 6

      A group of hedgehogs or porcupines.

   4. 7

      To feel a prickle.

   5. 8

      To cause (someone) to feel a prickle

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

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

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