prickle
[prik-uh l]
noun
verb (used with object), prick·led, prick·ling.
to prick lightly.
to cause a pricking or tingling sensation in.
verb (used without object), prick·led, prick·ling.
to tingle as if pricked.
Origin of prickle
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Examples from the Web for prickle
Historical Examples of prickle
When he comes to burn your prickle off, I will slip it into your mouth.
The Saracen: The Holy WarRobert Shea
Variable œdema of the prickle layer and of the cutis is found.
Essentials of Diseases of the SkinHenry Weightman Stelwagon
It bears a round Bur, with a sort of Prickle, which is the Seed.
A New Voyage to CarolinaJohn Lawson
The boy was brave, but as he saw that row of fiery orbs he felt his flesh creep and his hair began to prickle.
The Arkansaw BearAlbert Bigelow Paine
But it wasn't the floating mass which drew a gasp from Forrester, and caused Lawton's scalp to prickle.
The Sky TrapFrank Belknap Long
prickle
noun
verb
Word Origin for prickle
Old English pricel; related to Middle Low German prekel, German Prickel
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