~ 1
■ verb
1》 jab or prod with a finger or a sharp object.
↘prod and stir (a fire) with a ~r to make it burn more fiercely.
2》 ( ~ about/around ) look or search around a place.
3》 (often ~ out ) thrust out or protrude in a particular direction.
■ noun
1》 an act of poking.
2》 Brit. informal power or acceleration in a car.
3》 (also ~ bonnet ) a woman's bonnet with a projecting brim or front, popular in the early 19th century.
Phrases
~ fun at tease or make fun of.
~ one's nose into informal take an intrusive interest in.
take a ~ at informal hit, punch, or criticize (someone).
Origin
ME: origin uncertain.
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~ 2
■ noun chiefly Scottish a bag or small sack.
↘ US informal a purse or wallet.
Origin
ME: from Old North. Fr. ~ , var. of OFr. poche 'pocket'; cf. pouch .