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preen

1. preen \'pre-n\ n [ME prene, fr. OE pre-on; akin to MHG pfrieme awl] dial 
   chiefly Brit  1: PIN  2: BROOCH 
2. preen vt chiefly Scot  : PIN 
3. preen vb [ME preinen] 1: to trim or dress with the bill  2: to dress or 
   smooth (oneself) up : PRIMP  3: to pride or congratulate (oneself) for 
   achievement  1: to make oneself sleek  2: GLOAT, SWELL  - preen.er n