Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for KNUCK'LE
KNUCK'LE, n. [nuk'l; Sax. cnucl; G. knöchel; D. kneukel; W. cnuc; a joint or junction; cnuciaw, to join, to couple.]
- The joint of a finger, particularly when protuberant by the closing of the fingers.
- The knee joint of a calf; as, a knuckle of veal.
- The joint of a plant. [Not used.] – Bacon.
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