'Pinking iron' definitions:

Definition of 'Pinking iron'

From: GCIDE
  • Pinking \Pink"ing\, n.
  • 1. The act of piercing or stabbing. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The act or method of decorating fabrics or garments with a pinking iron; also, the style of decoration; scallops made with a pinking iron. [1913 Webster]
  • Pinking iron. (a) An instrument for scalloping the edges of ribbons, flounces, etc. (b) A sword. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]