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Teasel [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. tee'zl. A plant of the genus Dipsacus, one kind of which bears a large burr which is used for raising a nap on woolen cloth. Hence,

2. The burr of the plant.

Teasel [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A plant of the genus Dipsacus, of which one species (D. fullonum) bears a large flower head covered with stiff, prickly, hooked bracts. This flower head, when dried, is used for raising a nap on woolen cloth.

2. A bur of this plant.

3. Any contrivance intended as a substitute for teasels in dressing cloth.

Teasel [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To subject, as woolen cloth, to the action of teasels, or any substitute for them which has an effect to raise a nap.

Teaseled [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Teaseler [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

One who uses the teasel for raising a nap on cloth.

Teaseler [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One who uses teasels for raising a nap on cloth.

Teaseling [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The cutting and gathering of teasels; the use of teasels.

Teaseling [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Teaselled Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Teaselling Webster's Dictionary 1913

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