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