pudding-prick
/ˈpʊdɪŋˌprɪk/noun
A slender wooden skewer with which the ends of a gut or bag containing a pudding are fastened. Now rare.
- Often in proverbs and similative phrase, as the type of something small or valueless..
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in John Skelton (c1460–1529), poet. From pudding + prick.