The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pinnywinkles
Pinnywinkles \Pin"ny*win`kles\, n. pl.
An instrument of torture, consisting of a board with holes
into which the fingers were pressed, and fastened with pegs.
[Written also pilliewinkles.] [Scot.]
--Sir W. Scott.
Wiktionary
pinnywinkles
n. (alternative form of pilliwinks English)