proudling

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From proud +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation[edit]

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹaʊd.lɪŋ/

Noun[edit]

proudling (plural proudlings)

One who is proud.
- 1861, A. S, Stray cuttings, Stray cuttings from wild flowers:
  Be humbled lofty proudling — Ye rich, how poor your wealth!

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