pectica Save DMLBS 1 pectica [CL pecten + -ica] , slay, weaver’s instrument used to beat up the weft. ~a, slahae GlC P 376; 10‥ ~a, fleþecamb ‥ ~a, flæþecomb ‥ petica, slæ WW; 11‥ ~a, spehete WW Sup. 230. 2 pectica v. pecticus