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PRICKER

\pɹˈɪkə], \pɹˈɪkə], \p_ɹ_ˈɪ_k_ə]\

Definitions of PRICKER

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A priming wire; a priming needle, -- used in blasting and gunnery.
A small marline spike having generally a wooden handle, -- used in sailmaking.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

A sharp point; usually, a tiny point on the stem or leaf of a plant.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

That which pricks: a sharp-pointed instrument: light-horseman.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

One who or that which pricks; a lancer or light horseman.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. One who or that which pricks; a pointed instrument.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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