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-- The stuff, called piqué, such as it is now manufactured, is simply an imitation of an old kind of needlework, almost unknown in these days, but very popular in the fifteenth and sixteenth century in Italy, for making coverlets and more especially curtains and blinds; the latter being highly esteemed, because without intercepting the light altogether, they tempered it agreeably.

Encyclopedia of Needlework Th��r��se de Dillmont 1868

Would be very cute in a Liberty lawn, of course...though I am suddenly seeing everything not just in WHITE, as is my wont, but in white piqu.

Today's Pattern Story - A Dress A Day 2010

I dipped to a vol-piqué, but again a tentacle fell over the monoplane and was shorn off by the propeller as easily as it might have cut through a smoke wreath.

The Horror of the Heights Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 1992

The vests are cut very low, and exhibit a piqu‚ embroidered shirt front held by one stud, generally a cat's-eye; however, three studs are permissible.

Manners and Social Usages Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood

Her white-piqué stock was fastened by an exquisite little cameo stick-pin; from under the brim of a black-beaver sailor-hat, set well down on her head, her wistful brown eyes looked up at Don Mike, and caught the quick glance of approval with which he appraised her, before turning to her mother.

The Pride of Palomar 1918

Mrs. Huxter came over; some gay young fellows resplendent in black ready-made jackets and piqu paper ties, for it was Whit-Monday, joined the group with confused interrogations.

The Unveiling of the Stranger Herbert George 1898

"Abdolomine" (114) has no regret but that his garden was not in better order; he was a little piqu‚, he confesses, that you said it was not very neat -- and, to be shor!

The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 Fanny Burney 1796

Besides wicking away match-time moisture, Lacoste's petit-piqué shirts redefined the sport's aesthetic, replacing heavy, long-sleeve button-front shirts with a look that has trickled down to become an evergreen essential in both men's and women's casual wardrobes.

Style.com: Daily Fashion Show Pictures 2009

Besides wicking away match-time moisture, Lacoste's petit-piqué shirts redefined the sport's aesthetic, replacing heavy, long-sleeve button-front shirts with a look that has trickled down to become an evergreen essential in both men's and women's casual wardrobes.

Style.com: Daily Fashion Show Pictures 2009

I can't doit, poiiti vtly. ■ 1 1 is my turn to be piqu d now.

A Collection of the Most Esteemed Farces and Entertainments Performed on the British Stage. ... 1782