Pride

prid, n. State or quality of being proud; inordinate self esteem; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; that of which one is proud; that Prickly-pear, which excites boasting, — as, decoration, ornament; or, show, ostentation, honor; or, elevation reached. — v. t. To indulge in pride, elation, self-gratulation, etc., — used reflexively. — Proud, prowd, a. Feeling or manifesting pride, in a good or bad sense; po e ing or showing inordinate self-esteem; ing reason or occasion for pride, self-gratulation or boasting; excited by the animal appetite, — of the female of some animals.— Proud flesh. (Med.) A fungous growth or excrescence of flesh wound or ulcer.