Definitions
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- adjective Somewhat proud.
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- adjective Somewhat
proud .
Etymologies
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Examples
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I've been a proudish sort of chap, in my own way, and I've never stooped to ask any man's pardon twice for the same offence.
VC — A Chronicle of Castle Barfield and of the Crimea David Christie Murray
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He said this with a proudish air, as much as to hint, that had not he expected Hans he would not have rode out this evening without his groom.
Vivian Grey Benjamin Disraeli 1842
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An excellent man, Tat -- proudish perhaps -- at least, he never inwites me to none of his dinners -- but still a werry good man.
Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities Robert Smith Surtees 1833
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All mistake is my husband very proudish, that he never makes mistakes, even if he make such, he wont accept rather he says I KNOW IAM CORRECT wherever he goes he makes a scene.
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