proudling

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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