pickedness

[Eng. picked; -ne .] 1. The state of being pointed or sharp at the end; pointedne . *2. Smartne , sprucene , finene , daintine , foppishne . "Too much pickedne is not manly."-Ben Jonson: Dis IMG:content-1036.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-1037.png:[blocks in formation] set to watch, intimidate, or annoy the men working in a shop not belonging to the union. "The strikers have posted pickets at all stations."-Lon- don Evening Standard. IMG:content-1038.png:[blocks in formation] 2. Military : (2) A body or detachment of troops kept fully equipped and ready in camp for immediate service in case of alarm or of the appearance of an enemy; an inlying-picket. (3) A guard or detachment of men sent out to bring in men who have exceeded their leave. 3. Surveying : (1) A staff used with a surveying chain by the leader and follower, being pa ed through the end (2) A marking stake to indicate positions or sta tions. picket-clamp, s. A device to hold pales while Aackluyt: Voyages, i. 241. 5. One who excites or " picks" a quarrel. II. Technically :