pique-devant
pique-devant · pique-devants
A small beard trimmed to a sharp pointA small beard trimmed to a sharp point.
Meaning
1 senses(historical, obsolete)A small beard trimmed to a sharp point.
Origin
Probably coined in England, from French pique (“pike, spade (cards)”) or piquer (“to prickProbably coined in England, from French pique (“pike, spade (cards)”) or piquer (“to prick”) + devant (“in front”)
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