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unˈpricked, ppl. a.
[un-1 8.]
1. Not marked with pricks or dots; † spec. (of a Hebrew text), unpointed.
1588J. Mellis Briefe Instr. F iij b, Diuers parcels more may remaine vnpricked in the Leager, which ought not to bee put in the Iournall. 1690C. Nesse O. & N. Test. I. 426 The Septuagint, who in their unprick'd Bibles did read [etc.]. 1695J. Edwards Perfect. Script. III. 493 These Interpreters in their unpricked Bibles mistook [the Hebrew text].
2. Not subjected to pricking; unpunctured.
1611Cotgr. s.v. Plumer, To pill, or vnhuske, a chestnut..which.. few can doe easily, or with vnprickt fingers. 1882J. Parker Apost. Life I. 74 If your heart be left unpricked,..the word has been in vain.
†3. Not turned sour. Obs.
c1645Howell Lett. (1650) I. 58, I have sent you a Runlet of it..: and, if it com safe and unprick'd, I pray bestow som Bottles upon the Lady (you know). |