was too warm on picking work to dwell.
Dryden.
Picking peg. (Weaving) See Picker, n., 3.
Pic"kle (?), n. [Obs.] See Picle.
Pic"kle, n. [Cf. D. pekel. Probably a dim. fr. Pick, v. t., alluding to
the cleaning of the fish.] 1. (a) A solution of salt and water, in
which fish, meat, etc., may be preserved or corned; brine. (b) Vinegar,
plain or spiced, used for preserving vegetables, fish, eggs, oysters,
etc.