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proudful

American  
[proud-fuhl] / ˈpraʊdˌfəl /

adjective

Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.

  1. proud; full of pride.

Etymology

Origin of proudful

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

Example Sentences

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A language we're very proudful of lies before us wounded.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From The Water of the Wondrous Isles by Morris, William

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