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pride

1. pride \'pri-d\ n [ME, fr. OE pry-de, fr. pru-d proud - more at PROUD] 1: 
   the quality or state of being proud : as  1a: inordinate self-esteem : 
   CONCEIT  1b: a reasonable or justifiable self-respect  1c: a delight or 
   elation arising from some act or possession  2: proud or disdainful 
   behavior or treatment : DISDAIN  3a: ostentatious display  3b: highest 
   pitch : PRIME  4: something that excites pride : PICK  5: a company of 
   lions 
2. pride vt : to indulge in pride : PLUME {~ oneself on one's skill>