v. Obs. rare–1. [Derivation obscure. Some conjecture that it is the primitive of trikel, TRICKLE v., and meant ‘to flow down’: cf. TRILL v.2 3; others that it may be for strike.] intr. To hang down, descend, fall in a flowing manner.
a. 1310. in Wright, Lyric P. (Percy Soc.), 35. Hire gurdel of bete gold is al, Umben hire middel smal, that triketh to the to.
