Толковый словарь английского языка - peck

I. noun Etymology: Middle English pek, from Anglo-French Date: 13th century see: weight a large quantity or number, II. verb Etymology: Middle English, perhaps from Middle Low German pekken Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to strike or pierce especially repeatedly with the bill or a pointed tool, to make by ~ing , to pick up with the bill, intransitive verb 1. to strike, pierce, or pick up something with or as if with the bill, carp, nag, to eat reluctantly and in small bites , III. noun Date: circa 1591 an impression or hole made by ~ing, a quick sharp stroke, a quick light kiss