PICNICS

Noun

picnics

plural of picnic

Verb

picnics

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of picnic

Source: Wiktionary


PICNIC

Pic"nic, n. Etym: [Cf. F. piquenique. See Pick, v., and cf. Knickknack.]

Definition: 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).

Pic"nic, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Picnicked; p. pr. & vb. n. Picnicking.]

Definition: To go on a picnic, or pleasure excursion; to eat in public fashion.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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