pikyng
Middle English
/ˈpikinɡ/
noun
Definitions
- (rare) The utilisation of an implement for removing the ground; digging up.
- (rare) robbing or pickpocketing.
- (rare) A process of tidying, cleaning, purging, or expunging.
- (rare) eating, gobbling, consuming
- (rare) A small portion of food.
Etymology
Affix from Middle English piken.
Origin
Middle English
piken