pricket
Americannoun
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a sharp metal point on which to stick a candle.
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a candlestick with one or more such points.
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a buck in his second year.
noun
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a male deer in the second year of life having unbranched antlers
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a sharp metal spike on which to stick a candle
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a candlestick having such a spike
Etymology
Origin of pricket
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at prick, -et
Example Sentences
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The appendage in question was named a "pricket bat", and it was used to burst balloons.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 22, 2013
Twas not a haud credo; 'twas a pricket.
From Love's Labour's Lost by Shakespeare, William
The dogs did yell; put L to sore, then sorel jumps from thicket- Or pricket sore, or else sorel; the people fall a-hooting.
From Love's Labour's Lost by Shakespeare, William
The whole service was gilt, and the bequest included also a pair of magnificent pricket candlesticks, each nearly 20 inches high, with rich stems and massive scrolled bases.
From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Palmer, G. H. (George Henry)
The preyful Princess pierc'd and prick'd a pretty pleasing pricket; Some say a sore; but not a sore till now made sore with shooting.
From Love's Labour's Lost by Shakespeare, William
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