proudling
English
Etymology
From proud + -ling.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈpɹaʊd.lɪŋ/
Noun
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!
- 1861, A. S, Stray cuttings, Stray cuttings from wild flowers: