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1.
A
small
European
lamprey
(
Petromyzon
branchialis)
;
-- called also
prid
,
and
sandpiper
.
Source : opted (
120081
) - auto
2.
The
quality
or
state
of being
proud
;
inordinate
self-esteem
;
an
unreasonable
conceit
of one's
own
superiority
in talents,
beauty
,
wealth
,
rank
,
etc.
,
which manifests
itself
in
lofty
airs,
distance
,
reserve
,
and
often
in
contempt
of others.
Source : opted (
120082
) - auto
3.
A
sense
of one's
own
worth
,
and
abhorrence
of
what
is
beneath
or
unworthy
of one;
lofty
self-respect
;
noble
self-esteem
;
elevation
of
character
;
dignified bearing;
proud
delight
;
-- in a
good
sense
.
Source : opted (
120083
) - auto
4.
Proud
or
disdainful
behavior
or
treatment
;
insolence
or
arrogance
of
demeanor
;
haughty
bearing and
conduct
;
insolent
exultation
;
disdain
.
Source : opted (
120084
) - auto
5.
That of which one is
proud
;
that which excites boasting or
self-gratulation
;
the
occasion
or
ground
of
self-esteem
,
or of
arrogant
and presumptuous
confidence
,
as
beauty
,
ornament
,
noble
character
,
children
,
etc.
Source : opted (
120085
) - auto
6.
Show
;
ostentation
;
glory
.
Source : opted (
120086
) - auto
7.
Highest
pitch
;
elevation
reached;
loftiness;
prime
;
glory
;
as,
to be in the
pride
of one's
life
.
Source : opted (
120087
) - auto
8.
Consciousness of
power
;
fullness of
animal
spirits;
mettle
;
wantonness;
hence
,
lust
;
sexual
desire
;
esp.
,
an
excitement
of
sexual
appetite
in a
female
beast
.
Source : opted (
120088
) - auto
9.
To
indulge
in
pride
,
or
self-esteem
;
to
rate
highly
;
to
plume
;
-- used
reflexively
.
Source : opted (
120091
) - auto
10.
To be
proud
;
to
glory
.
Source : opted (
120092
) - auto
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