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Etymology · French

pique

4 English words descend from French pique, most common first.

piqueTo wound the pride of (someone); to excite to anger; to irritate, to offend.
pike-devantA pointy beard.
piquéA kind of corded or ribbed fabric made from cotton, rayon, or silk.
pique-devantA small beard trimmed to a sharp point.