thornen

/ˈθɔːrnɛn/

Definitions

1. verb

a variant of thorn, to prick or pierce

“The thornen of the rose bush made it difficult to walk through the garden.”

2. verb (archaic)

to prick or pierce with a thorn

“The knight’s armor thornen his skin after the jousting tournament.”

3. noun (archaic)

a thorn or prick

“The thornen of the bush scratched my arm.”

Synonyms

  • pierce
  • prick

Antonyms

  • heal
  • soothe