▪ I. ˈproker dial.
[f. proke v.1 + -er1; or alteration of poker after proke.]
= poker n.1 1.
| 1797–1802 G. Colman Br. Grins, Lady of Wreck i. ii, Before the antique Hall's turf fire Was stretch'd the Porter..his proker in his hand. [note] Hibernicè proker, Anglicè poker. 1842 Barham Ingol. Leg. Ser. ii. Old Woman in Grey, The ‘prokers’ are not half so hot, or so long, By an inch or two, either in handle or prong. |
▪ II. proker
obs. f. procure.