proudling

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English

Etymology

From proud +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

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!