The application of nettles to the skin (now rare or historical). In extended use: punishment, suffering; (also) irritation, provocation (rare).
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| 释义 | the world > health and disease > ill health > pain > types of pain > [noun] > smarting or stinging > caused by plant (6) nettling1440 The application of nettles to the skin (now rare or historical). In extended use: punishment, suffering; (also) irritation, provocation (rare). nettle stinging1666 pungency1792 A stinging sensation, esp. in the mouth or throat. Obsolete. rare. nettle stinga1820 (also figurative) urtication1859 A burning or pricking sensation suggestive of stinging with nettles. sting1878 The smart or irritation produced by touching a nettle or similar plant. |
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