proudling

== English == === Etymology === From proud +‎ -ling. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈpɹaʊd.lɪŋ/ === Noun === proudling (plural proudlings) One who is proud. 1861, A. S, Stray cuttings, Stray cuttings from wild flowers: Be humbled lofty proudling — Ye rich, how poor your wealth!