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proking
ˈproking, vbl. n. Now only dial. [f. proke v.1 + -ing1.] The action of the verb proke; poking, thrusting; sniggling for eels; fig. instigation. Also attrib. as proking spit (in quot. humorously applied to a rapier), proking stick.a 1225 Ancr. R. 266 Heo dude one swuche sunne iðet ilke niht, þuruh hi... Oxford English Dictionary
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proke
▪ I. proke, v.1 Now only dial. (prəʊk) Also 7 proak. [Early ME. prokien, app. cognate with LG. proken, to prod, poke, scratch, scrawl; cf. the dim. or frequent. LG., EFris. prökeln, Saterland prökelje; also, LG. prökel prickle, pointed instrument (Doorn.-Koolman). Not known in OE., but frequent in s... Oxford English Dictionary
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