The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Pique \Pique\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Piqued; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Piquing.] [F. piquer. See Pike.]
   1. To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate;
      to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.
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            Pique her, and soothe in turn.        --Byron.
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   2. To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to
      stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity.
      --Prior.
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   3. To pride or value; -- used reflexively.
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            Men . . . pique themselves upon their skill.
                                                  --Locke.
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   Syn: To offend; displease; irritate; provoke; fret; nettle;
        sting; goad; stimulate.
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