Meanings of private pique in anglès

It is possible, however, that Lettsom might be influenced by some private pique.

And, under the cover of sympathy with the dismissed labourers, Mr. Preston indulged his own private pique very pleasantly.

You will perceive that I have on no occasion sanctioned the baser motives of private pique, envy, revenge, and love of detraction.

If the present writer joins with the latter faction, very likely a private pique of his own may be the cause of his ill-feeling.

When differences happen in a parish, the minority must yield, and therefore through private pique, discontent or resentment, they often conform to the establishment.

Now the Earl had a private pique at Charles, ever since he refused to sail to Scotland with the Prince in a herring-boat, in 1744.

This is the consolation she affords to those whom malignity or folly, private pique or unfounded positiveness, have, without the smallest foundation, loaded with calumny.

You agree to avoid private piques and quarrels, and to guard against intemperance and excess.

They talk of their plans, their loves, and their private piques, with the same ingenuous frankness.

Public Welfare before Private Pique!