pricket

[ prik-it ]

noun

1. a sharp metal point on which to stick a candle.
2. a candlestick with one or more such points.
3. a buck in his second year.

pricket

/ ˈprɪkɪt /

noun

1. a male deer in the second year of life having unbranched antlers
2. a sharp metal spike on which to stick a candle
3. a candlestick having such a spike

Word History and Origins

Origin of pricket¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; prick, -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of pricket¹

C14 priket, from prik prick

Example Sentences

The appendage in question was named a "pricket bat", and it was used to burst balloons.

From The Guardian

So was a spectacular Han pricket candlestick held up by a standing figure of the third or second century B.C.

From New York Times

Two church candles on silver "prickets" lighted the piano.

From Project Gutenberg

Among the varieties are the earliest form of pricket candlestick on which the candle was "stuck," the bell candlesticks, and the candlesticks which were fixed on brackets against the wall.

From Project Gutenberg

The whole service was gilt, and the bequest included also a pair of magnificent pricket candlesticks, each nearly 20 inches high, with rich stems and massive scrolled bases.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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