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knuckled, a.|ˈnʌk(ə)ld|
[f. knuckle n. + -ed2.]
†1. Having projections or protuberances, knobbed, rugged; thick-jointed, as the stem of a plant. Obs. in gen. sense.
13..Gaw. & Gr. Knt. 2166 Hyȝe bonkkez & brent,..& ruȝe knokled knarrez, with knorned stonez. 1626Bacon Sylva §656 The Reed or Cane is a Watry Plant,..Knuckled, both Stalke, and Root.
2. Having (prominent) knuckles; protuberant like a knuckle. Also with defining word, Having knuckles of a specified kind.
1842Tait's Mag. IX. 289 His forehead high, broad, bony, knuckled, and shiny. 1852R. S. Surtees Sponge's Sp. Tour lxvi. 365 His red knuckled hands thrust a long way through his tight coat. 1854Fraser's Mag. XLVIII. 158 His knees slighty knuckled over through the wear and tear of time and excessive exercise. 1897Outing (U.S.) XXX. 125/1 The feet should be round,..toes well-knuckled, close and compact. |