Pique
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- A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation.
- A remark, usually witty, made in a social situation and intended to slight someone else.
- A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, – used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc.
- The jigger.
- Keenly felt desire; a longing.
- In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one.
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