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Pricker — Prick er, n. 1. One who, or that which, pricks; a pointed instrument; a sharp point; a prickle. [1913 Webster] 2. One who spurs forward; a light horseman. [1913 Webster] The prickers, who rode foremost, . . . halted. Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pricker — [prik′ər] n. 1. a person, animal, or thing that pricks 2. PRICKLE (sense 1) * * * prick·er (prĭkʹər) n. 1. One, such as a pricking tool, that pierces or pricks. 2. A prickle or thorn … Universalium
pricker — [prik′ər] n. 1. a person, animal, or thing that pricks 2. PRICKLE (sense 1) … English World dictionary
pricker — prick ► VERB 1) press briefly or puncture with a sharp point. 2) feel a sensation as though a sharp point were sticking into one. 3) (often prick up) (chiefly of a horse or dog) make (the ears) stand erect when alert. 4) (prick out) plant… … English terms dictionary
pricker — noun Date: 14th century 1. one that pricks 2. a. thorn, prickle b. briar … New Collegiate Dictionary
Pricker — dunner Marlspieker … Maritimes Wörterbuch
pricker — sb. == rider. Pol. S. 150 … Oldest English Words
pricker — prick·er || prɪkÉ™(r) n. needle, pin; person or thing that stabs; sharp pointed weapon … English contemporary dictionary
pricker — prick·er … English syllables
pricker — noun 1. a small sharp pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf • Syn: ↑spine, ↑thorn, ↑prickle, ↑sticker, ↑spikelet • Derivationally related forms: ↑stick (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
