PINK (4)

Pink, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pinked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Pinking.] [[OE. pinken to prick, probably a nasalized form of pick.]] 1. 1. To pierce with small holes; to cut the edge of, as cloth or paper, in small scallops or angles.
2. 2. To stab; to pierce as with a sword. Addison.
3. 3. To choose; to cull; to pick out. Herbert.