Category:Picnic

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

Defn: 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).

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

Defn: to go on a picnic, or pleasure excursion; to eat in public Fashion.