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Middle English
Etymology
From pryde (“pride”) + -en (infinitival suffix).
Pronunciation
Verb
pryden (third-person singular simple present prydeth, present participle prydende, prydynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle pryded)
- To be or act proud or prideful.
- (reflexive) To take pride or glory in oneself.
- (rare) To be an adornment or ornament.
Conjugation
| infinitive
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(to) pryden, pryde
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present tense
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past tense
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| 1st-person singular
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pryde
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pryded, prydde
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| 2nd-person singular
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prydest
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prydedest, pryddest
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| 3rd-person singular
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prydeth
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pryded, prydde
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| subjunctive singular
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pryde
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| imperative singular
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—
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| plural1
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pryden, pryde
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prydeden, prydede, prydden, prydde
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| imperative plural
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prydeth, pryde
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| participles
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prydynge, prydende
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pryded, pryd, ypryded, ypryd
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1Sometimes used as a formal 2nd-person singular.
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