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Etymology · French

piquer

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

piqueTo wound the pride of (someone); to excite to anger; to irritate, to offend.
piccageMoney paid at fairs for permission to set up booths.
piquerismSexual interest in penetrating another person's skin using sharp objects (e.g. knives, nails, pins, razors).
piqueristOne with a sexual interest in penetrating another person's skin using sharp objects (e.g. knives, nails, pins, razors).