The Only Use of
pique
in
Pride and Prejudice
- "Pride," observed Mary, who piqued herself upon the solidity of her reflections, "is a very common failing, I believe.†
p. 21.4
Definitions:
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(1)
(pique as in: pique your interest) to excite -- especially to arouse one's interest or curiosity
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(2)
(pique as in: in a pique about it) a feeling of resentment or indignation; or to excite such a feeling
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(3)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) More rarely, pique can refer to a style of weaving most commonly used with cotton yarn. It is commonly seen in polo or tennis shirts. The polo shirts with parallel ridges in the weave (in contrast to those that are more smooth) are typically woven in the pique style.
Even more rarely, a pique can refer to a type of dance step in ballet.