proudhearted
Americanadjective
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full of pride.
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haughty; disdainful.
Etymology
Origin of proudhearted
First recorded in 1350–1400, proudhearted is from the Middle English word proude-herted. See proud, hearted
Example Sentences
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Flosi told her of the wooing, but she said she was a proudhearted woman.
From The Story of Burnt Njal: the great Icelandic tribune, jurist, and counsellor by Unknown
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