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Webster 1913 Edition

Poking-stick

Pok′ing-stickˊ

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Noun.

A small stick or rod of steel, formerly used in adjusting the plaits of ruffs.

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Webster 1828 Edition

Poking-stick

PO'KING-STICK

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Noun.

An instrument formerly used in adjusting the plaits of ruffs then worn.