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A real or fancied bristling of the hair of the head or body, resulting from disease, terror, chilliness, etc.

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  1. n. A real or fancied bristling of the hair of the head or body, resulting from disease, terror, chilliness, etc.
  2. n. reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
  3. A real or fancied bristling of the hair of the head or body, resulting from disease, terror, chilliness, etc.
  4. A real or fancied bristling of the hair of the head or body,resulting from disease, terror, chilliness, etc.
  5. n reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation