Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PREEN
PREEN, n. [Scot. prein, prin, a pen; Dan. preen, the point of a graving tool, a bodkin; D. priem, a pin, a spike; G. pfrieme, a punch. These are probably the same word, a little varied.]
A forked instrument used by clothiers in dressing cloth.
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