pickeridge

[Prob. from pick and ridge.] A tumor on the back of cattle, a wornil. picker-Ing-ite, s. [After Mr. John Pick ering; suff.- ite ( Min.).] Min.: A mineral found in ma es of long fibers or acicular crystallizations. Monoclinic. Hardne , 1; luster, silky; color, white; taste, bitter to astringent. Composition: Sulphuric acid, 373; alumina, 120; magnesia, 4.6; water, 46'1=100,formula, MgOSO3+Al2, 0373SO3+22HO. Found near Iquique, Peru. *pic-ker oôn', s. [PICAROON.] IMG:content-1039.png:[blocks in formation] "The old picketed and bastioned forts are disappearing." London Evening Standard . 2. To inclose or fence in with narrow-pointed boards or pales. 3. To fasten or tether to a picket or stake. 4. To post or set a watch on, as on workmen. [PICKET, 8. , Ι. 3.] "They picketed the men coming to and going from Mr. R.'s shops."-London Daily Telegraph. *5. To torture by compelling to stand with one foot on a pointed stake. *pick-ě-tē, s. [PICOTEE.]