Pritch

·noun Pique; offense.

II. Pritch ·noun A sharp-pointed instrument; also, an Eelspear.

pritch
to pritch, to check or withstand. Also a term for making holes in the leather of cards for weavers, ...

A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
pritch
A dentated weapon for striking and holding eels. ...

The Sailor's Word-Book