proudling

English

Etymology

From proud +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹaʊd.lɪŋ/

Noun

proudling (plural proudlings)

1. One who is proud.
   • 1861, A. S, Stray cuttings, Stray cuttings from wild flowers:

     Be humbled lofty proudling — Ye rich, how poor your wealth!