Teasel \Tea"sel\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Teaseled}or {Teaselled};
p. pr. & vb. n. {Teaseling} or {Teaselling}.]
To subject, as woolen cloth, to the action of teasels, or any
substitute for them which has an effect to raise a nap.
Teaseling \Tea"sel*ing\, n.
The cutting and gathering of teasels; the use of teasels.
[Written also {teaselling}, {teazling}.]