a. [ From Cuprum. ] (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper; -- said of those compounds of copper in which this element is present in its highest proportion. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F. ] (Gun.) An apparatus for testing or proving the strength of gunpowder. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. proud of one's house or its furnishings or upkeep. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
a. [ OF. leprous, lepros, F. lépreux, fr. L. leprosus, fr. lepra, leprae, leprosy. See Leper. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. A French novelist (1871-1922). [ WordNet 1.5 ]
a. Viciously proud. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Exceedingly or unduly proud. “Overproud of his victory.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Proud of rank or office. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
Nor much expect
A foe so proud will first the weaker seek. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
O death, made proud with pure and princely beauty ! Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
And shades impervious to the proud world's glare. Keble. [ 1913 Webster ]
Are we proud men proud of being proud ? Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ]
Till tower, and dome, and bridge-way proud
Are mantled with a golden cloud. Keble. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Proud is often used with participles in the formation of compounds which, for the most part, are self-explaining; as, proud-crested, proud-minded, proud-swelling. [ 1913 Webster ]
Proud flesh (Med.),
a. Somewhat proud. Ash. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A proud or haughty person. Sylvester. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a proud manner; with lofty airs or mien; haughtily; arrogantly; boastfully. [ 1913 Webster ]
Proudly he marches on, and void of fear. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being proud; pride. [ 1913 Webster ]
Set aside all arrogancy and proudness. Latimer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From the French chemist, J. L. Proust. ] (Min.) A sulphide of arsenic and silver of a beautiful cochineal-red color, occurring in rhombohedral crystals, and also massive; ruby silver. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Affected with purse pride; puffed up with the possession of riches. [ 1913 Webster ]
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v. t.
n. [ Cf. AS. sprote a sprout, sprig; akin to Icel. sproti, G. sprosse. See Sprout, v. i. ]
Brussels sprouts (Bot.)
a. Proud to the highest degree. [ R. ] “This top-proud fellow.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To rouse up; to rouse from sleep; to awake; to arouse. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having too rank or forward a growth for winter. [ 1913 Webster ]
When either corn is winter-proud, or other plants put forth and bud too early. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]