Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for TIN'GLE
TIN'GLE, v.i. [W. tincial, tincian, or tinciaw, to tink, to tinkle, or tingle, to ring, to draw, or drain the last drop. Qu. D. tintelen, Fr. tinter, L. tinnio.]
- To feel a kind of thrilling sound. At which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle. 1 Sam. iii.
- To feel a sharp, thrilling pain. The pale boy senator yet tingling stands. Pope.
- To have a thrilling sensation, or a sharp, slight penetrating sensation. They suck pollution through their tingling veins. Tickel.
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