Main Entry: ²nettle

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): net·tled; net·tling \ˈnet-liŋ, ˈne-t^əl-iŋ\

Date: 15th century

1 : to strike or sting with or as if with nettles
2 : to arouse to sharp but transitory annoyance or anger

synonyms see irritate