Pique

pek, n. A feeling of annoyance or resentment awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation; grudge spite. — v. [piqued (pekt), piquing.] To excite the sensibilities of, excite to anger; to excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to pride or value, — used reflexively. [OF., a pike, pikeman, also a debate, quarrel, grudge, F. piquer, to prick, sting see Pickax and Picket, under Pick.] — Piquant, pe'kant or pik'ant, a. Stimulating to the tongue; sharp; tart; pungent; severe. [F., p. pr. of piquer.]— Pi'quantly, adv. — Piquancy, -kan-si, n. State or quality of being, etc. Pique^, -ka', n. A figured cotton fabric used for women's and children's dre goods. [F., p. p. of piquer.] — Piquet', -kef, n. A game at cards played "between 2 persons, with only 82 cards. [F. see Picket.]