1. (v.) To provoke; to arouse slight resentment or interest\.

2. (n.) A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, -- used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc.

3. (n.) The jigger. See Jigger.

4. (n.) Keenly felt desire; a longing.

5. (n.) In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one.

6. (v. t.) To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.

7. (v. t.) To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity.

8. (v. t.) To pride or value; -- used reflexively.

9. (v. i.) To cause annoyance or irritation.

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