a. [f. KNUCKLE sb. + -ED2.]

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  † 1.  Having projections or protuberances, knobbed, rugged; thick-jointed, as the stem of a plant. Obs. in gen. sense.

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13[?].  Gaw. & Gr. Knt., 2166. Hyȝe bonkkez & brent,… & ruȝe knokled knarrez, with knorned stonez.

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1626.  Bacon, Sylva, § 656. The Reed or Cane is a Watry Plant,… Knuckled, both Stalke, and Root.

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  2.  Having (prominent) knuckles; protuberant like a knuckle. Also with defining word, Having knuckles of a specified kind.

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1842.  Tait’s Mag., IX. 289/1. His forehead high, broad, bony, knuckled, and shiny.

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1852.  R. S. Surtees, Sponge’s Sp. Tour, lxvi. 365. His red knuckled hands thrust a long way through his tight coat.

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1854.  Fraser’s Mag., XLVIII. 158. His knees slightly knuckled over through the wear and tear of time and excessive exercise.

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1897.  Outing (U.S.), XXX. 125/1. The feet should be round,… toes well-knuckled, close and compact.

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