1. (imp. & p. p.) of Pick.

2. (a.) Pointed; sharp.

3. (a.) Having a pike or spine on the back; -- said of certain fishes.

4. (a.) Carefully selected; chosen; as, picked men.

5. (a.) Fine; spruce; smart; precise; dainty.

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