pross

¹

[ pros ]

verb (used without object)

, Scot. and North England.

1. to exhibit pride or haughtiness; put on airs.

pross

²

[ pros ]

noun

, Slang.

1. prostitute.

Other Words From

• prosser noun
• prossy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pross¹

Perhaps Scots variant, in v. use, of prowess

Origin of pross²

By shortening and respelling

Example Sentences

Miss Pross, submitting herself to his judgment, the scheme was worked out with care.

From Project Gutenberg

Something of this is implied in the slang word Pross, since it also means “to sponge upon a comrade,” &c., “for drink.”

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"I don't want dozens of people who are not at all worthy of Ladybird, to come here looking after her," said Miss Pross.

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"All sorts of people who are not in the least degree worthy of the pet, are always turning up," said Miss Pross.

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However, father and daughter did at last appear, and Miss Pross was ready at the street door to receive them.

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