I. ˈprich transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
Etymology: Middle English pricchen, probably alteration of prikken, priken to prick — more at prick
chiefly dialect : to poke holes in : prick
II. noun
( -es )
Etymology: probably alteration (influenced by pritch ) (I) of prick (I)
: a pointed spike or staff put to various uses as an implement