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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Prich-,) Pritchell, n. (Late ME prychel (15th c.), mod. Eng. (chiefly E. Angl. and southern) dial. (1820–) prichel, a sharp-pointed instrument or tool, ME prykel, pricle a goad, etc., late OE pricel earlier pricels.) —1680 Torry Coal & Salt Wks. 81 a.
For 3 pund of steell laid on the pritchellis at 6 s. 6 d. of the pund
