ordgilleux

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Norman

Etymology

From Old French orgoillus (proud), equivalent to ordgi (pride) +‎ -eux (compare French orgueilleux).

Adjective

ordgilleux m

  1. (Jersey) conceited
    • 1903, Edgar MacCulloch, “Proverbs, Weather Sayings, etc.”, in Guernsey Folk Lore, page 524:
      Orguillaeux coume ùn pouâis sûs v'louss.
      As proud as a louse on velvet.

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