proudful

[ proud-fuhl ]

adjective

, Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.

1. proud; full of pride.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proudful¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; proud, -ful

Example Sentences

But when she got her breath she yelled out: Ah, now shall all tumble together, my proudful house and I under it!

From Project Gutenberg

I wisht yo' daddy c'd of heahd yo' then—He was some man, Sam Mo'gan was, an' he'd sho' be proudful of his boy!

From Project Gutenberg