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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Prikkill,) Pri(c)kill, v. Also: prikl-, prykl-, pricl-. [e.m.E. prickle (1570); f. Prik v., also ME and e.m.E. prykel (Manning), pricle etc. n. prickle, OE pricel(s), f. the root of Prik v.: cf. MDu., MLG prēkelen, MDu. prikkelen etc.] tr. a. To prick, irritate, affect with a pricking sensation; fig. b. To goad, instigate, stimulate. —a. c1500-c1512 Dunb. xxix 5.
My panefull purs so priclis me Ib. 10.
Prikillis Ib. 30.
With pyne to gar it prickill me 1533 Gau 62/5.
Sua that thay war priklit in thair hartis and said to hime … quhat sal we dwb. 1513 Doug. xii Prol. 299.
So pryklyng hyr greyn curage forto crowd In amorus voce
