Nettle

neftl, n. A plant covered with minute sharp hairs containing a poison that produces a very painful sensation.— v. [NETTLED (-tld), -tling.] To fret or sting; irritate or vex. [AS. netele, OHG. nazza, Gr. knide, a nettle, knizein, to scrape, cause to itch; nit.] — Neftler, n. One who provokes, stings, or irritates. — Net'tle-rash, n. {Med.) An eruptive disease resembling the effects of whipping with a nettle; urticaria. Neuralgia, Neurotic, etc. See under Nerve. Neuter, Neutral, Never, etc. See under Nefari- Nettle. ous.