pross
1[ pros ]
verb (used without object)Scot. and North England.
to exhibit pride or haughtiness; put on airs.
Origin of pross
1Perhaps Scots variant, in v. use, of prowess
Other words from pross
- prosser, noun
- prossy, adjective
Words Nearby pross
Other definitions for pross (2 of 2)
pross2
[ pros ]
Origin of pross
2By shortening and respelling
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How to use pross in a sentence
Miss pross, submitting herself to his judgment, the scheme was worked out with care.
A Tale of Two Cities | Charles DickensSomething of this is implied in the slang word pross, since it also means “to sponge upon a comrade,” &c., “for drink.”
The English Gipsies and Their Language | Charles G. Leland"I don't want dozens of people who are not at all worthy of Ladybird, to come here looking after her," said Miss pross.
A Tale of Two Cities | Charles Dickens"All sorts of people who are not in the least degree worthy of the pet, are always turning up," said Miss pross.
A Tale of Two Cities | Charles DickensHowever, father and daughter did at last appear, and Miss pross was ready at the street door to receive them.
A Tale of Two Cities | Charles Dickens
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