ordgilleux

Norman

Etymology

From Old French orgoillus (“proud”), equivalent to ordgi (“pride”) +‎ -eux (compare French orgueilleux).

Adjective

ordgilleux m

1. (Jersey) conceited
   • 1903, Edgar MacCulloch, “Proverbs, Weather Sayings, etc.”, in Guernsey Folk Lore‎^[1], page 524:

     Orguillaeux coume ùn pouâis sûs v'louss.

     As proud as a louse on velvet.

Derived terms

• ordgilleusement (“conceitedly”)