vellicates

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A form of vellicate — To touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of vellicate
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APA

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“vellicates.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vellicates. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “vellicates,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vellicates.

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