PIQUE
Pique, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Piqued; p. pr. & vb. n. Piquing.] Etym:
[F. piquer. See Pike.]
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.
PIQUE
Pique, v. i.
Defn: To cause annoyance or irritation. "Every piques." Tatler.
PIQUEER
Pi*queer", v. i.
Defn: See Pickeer. [R.]
PIQUEERER
Pi*queer"er, n.