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Why are pinking shears called pinking shears?

I mean, is "pinking" a name or something?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

"pinking" actually IS a name, meaning something like "nipping."
As when you nip something in the bud. The word bud, there, is
significant, since it refers to gardening, where pinking shears
are used.