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vel·​li·​cate | \ ˈveləˌkāt, usually -āt+V \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of vellicate

transitive verb

1 : twitch, nip, pinch also : to cause to twitch
2 : tickle, titillate

intransitive verb

: to move spasmodically : twitch

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History and Etymology for vellicate

Latin vellicatus, past participle of vellicare to twitch, from vellere to pluck, pull

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“Vellicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vellicate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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