2. Puny; sickly. [Local, U.S.]

Pim"ple (?), n. [AS. ppelian to blister; cf. L. papula pimple.] 1.

(Med.) Any small acuminated elevation of the cuticle, whether going on

to suppuration or not. "All eyes can see a pimple on her nose." Pope.

2. Fig.: A swelling or protuberance like a pimple. "A pimple that

portends a future sprout." Cowper.

Pim"pled (?), a. Having pimples. Johnson.

Pim"ply (?), a. Pimpled.

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