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Pronunciation : Pi`qu
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F., p.p. of piquer to prick.]
Definition : Defn: A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, -- used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pique
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The jigger. See Jigger.

(Zo?l.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pique
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F., fr. piquer. See Pike.]
Definition : 1. A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation. Men take up piques and displeasures. Dr. H. More. Wars had arisen . . . upon a personal pique. De Quincey.

2. Keenly felt desire; a longing. Though it have the pique, and long, 'Tis still for something in the wrong. Hudibras.

3. (Card Playing)

Defn: In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one.

Syn. -- Displeasure; irritation; grudge; spite. Pique, Spite, Grudge. Pique denotes a quick and often transient sense of resentment for some supposed neglect or injury, but it is not marked by malevolence. Spite is a stronger term, denoting settled ill will or malice, with a desire to injure, as the result of extreme irritation. Grudge goes still further, denoting cherished and secret enmity, with an unforgiving spirit. A pique is usually of recent date; a grudge is that which has long subsisted; spite implies a disposition to cross or vex others.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pique
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. piquer. See Pike.]
Definition : 1. To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger. Pique her, and soothe in turn. Byron.

2. To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity. Prior.

3. To pride or value; -- used reflexively. Men . . . pique themselves upon their skill. Locke.

Syn. -- To offend; displease; irritate; provoke; fret; nettle; sting; goad; stimulate.

t. [imp. & p. p. Piqued; p. pr. & vb. n. Piquing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pique
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To cause annoyance or irritation. "Every piques." Tatler.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913