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pique

Cross references:
  1. offense                2. provoke               
 
1. pique \'pe-k\ n : offense taken by one slighted or disdained; also : a 
   fit of rese ntment
2. pique vt [F piquer, lit., to prick - more at PIKE] 1: to arouse anger or 
   resentment in : IRRITATE; specif : t o offend by slighting 2: to excite or 
   arouse by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff 
3. pi.que or pi.que \pi-'ka-, 'pe--.\ n [F pique`, fr. pp. of piquer to 
   prick, quilt] : a durable ribbed clothing fabric of cotton, rayon, or silk