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- PREEN Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Preen hatched in 14th-century Middle English, and early on it displayed various spelling forms, including prenen, prayne, prene, and preyne The word traces to the Anglo-French puroindre, or proindre, linking pur-, meaning "thoroughly," with uindre, oindre, meaning "to anoint or rub "
- PREENED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
preen yourself for doing something The company preened itself for having taken on so many new employees last year I preened myself at my own foresight in buying the work while the artist was still unknown He strides around the office preening himself and puffing his chest out
- PREEN Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
Preen definition: (of animals, especially birds) to trim or dress (feathers, fur, etc ) with the beak or tongue See examples of PREEN used in a sentence
- Preened - definition of preened by The Free Dictionary
To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp 3 To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat 1 To dress up; primp 2 To swell with pride; gloat or exult
- preen - WordReference. com Dictionary of English
to pride (oneself ) on an achievement, personal quality, etc : He preened himself on having been graduated with honors to make oneself appear striking or smart in dress or appearance: No amount of careful preening will compensate for poor posture to be exultant or proud preen′er, n preen2 (prēn), n [Chiefly Brit Dial ]
- PREEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
to dress (oneself) carefully or smartly; primp The king preened himself in his elaborate ceremonial robes
- Preened: meaning, definitions, translation and examples
Meaning of the word Preened in English language, transcription, definitions, translation, examples of usage and origin
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