Pic"nic (?), n. [Cf. F. piquenique. See Pick, v., and cf. Knickknack.]
Formerly, an entertainment at which each person contributed some dish to a common table; now, an excursion or pleasure party in which the members partake of a collation or repast (usually in the open air, and from food carried by themselves).
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Pic"nic (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Picnicked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Picnicking (?).]
To go on a picnic, or pleasure excursion; to eat in public fashion.
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