2. The act or method of decorating fabrics or garments with a
pinking iron; also, the style of decoration; scallops made
with a pinking iron.
[1913 Webster]
{Pinking iron}. (a) An instrument for scalloping the edges of ribbons, flounces, etc. (b) A sword. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
pinking iron — noun : a metal instrument for cutting or perforating designs on cloth, leather, or paper * * * a tool for perforating, or for notching or scalloping the edge of fabric, leather, etc. [1755 65] * * * pinking iron noun (archaic) A tool for pinking… … Useful english dictionary
pinking iron — a tool for perforating, or for notching or scalloping the edge of fabric, leather, etc. [1755 65] * * * … Universalium
Pinking — Pink ing, n. 1. The act of piercing or stabbing. [1913 Webster] 2. The act or method of decorating fabrics or garments with a pinking iron; also, the style of decoration; scallops made with a pinking iron. [1913 Webster] {Pinking iron}. (a) An… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pink|ing iron — «PIHNG kihng», a tool of iron or steel with a specially shaped end for pinking cloth. It is driven through the material by blows of a hammer on the other end … Useful english dictionary
pink|er — «PIHNG kuhr», noun. 1. a person or thing that pinks. 2. = pinking iron. (Cf. ↑pinking iron) … Useful english dictionary
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