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[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] prȳde, from prūd proud | [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] prȳde, from prūd proud | ||
*Date: before [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Century 12th century] | *Date: before [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Century 12th century] | ||
| + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Pride''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Pride '''''this link'''''].</center> | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1 : the [[quality]] or [[state]] of being proud: as | *1 : the [[quality]] or [[state]] of being proud: as | ||
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Etymology
Middle English, from Old English prȳde, from prūd proud
- Date: before 12th century
Definitions
- a : inordinate self-esteem : conceit
- b : a reasonable or justifiable self-respect
- c : delight or elation arising from some act, possession, or relationship <parental pride>
- 2 : proud or disdainful behavior or treatment : disdain
- 3 a : ostentatious display
- b : highest pitch : prime
