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▪ I. nettling, vbl. n.1|ˈnɛtlɪŋ|
[f. nettle v. + -ing1.]
The application of nettles to the skin.
c1440Promp. Parv. 355/1 Netlynge, urticacio. 1611Cotgr., Empoule, a little wheale,..such as comes after netling. 1664Power Exp. Philos. i. 51 You may..see the Causes, as well as you have formerly felt the Effects, of their Netling. 1884Folk-Lore Jrnl. II. 382 This nettling business is only performed up to midday.
▪ II. ˈnettling, vbl. n.2
[f. nettle n.3]
a. The process of joining two ropes by spinning or twisting their loosened ends together.
b. The action or practice of tying yarns in pairs to keep them from entangling.
1875Knight Dict. Mech. 1523/2.
▪ III. ˈnettling, ppl. a.
[f. nettle v. + -ing2.]
1. Irritating, provoking.
1652Kirkman Clerio & Lozia 100 Stinging words and netling speeches. 1702C. Mather Magn. Chr. vii. iii. (1852) 514 This disposition in Mr. Cotton was very nettling to the sectaries. c1769Junius Lett. ix. (L.), This latter was a nettling occurrence.
2. Stinging.
1858Lewes Sea-side Stud. 149 If the capsules are the nettling organs. 1890Cent. Dict., Lasso cell, a nettling cell. |