I. ˈpri-kəl noun
Etymology: Middle English prikle, from Old English pricle; akin to Old English prica prick
Date: 15th century
1. : a fine sharp process or projection ; especially : a sharp pointed emergence arising from the epidermis or bark of a plant
2. : a prickling or tingling sensation
II. verb
( prick·led ; prick·ling -k(ə-)liŋ)
Date: 1513
transitive verb
1. : to prick slightly
2. : to produce prickles in
intransitive verb
: to cause or feel a prickling, tingling, or stinging sensation