pritchel

noun

pritch·​el

ˈprichəl

plural -s

: any of various iron-pointed tools

especially : one used by blacksmiths for punching or enlarging nail holes in a horseshoe

Word History

Etymology

alteration (influenced by pritch entry 1) of prickle entry 1

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