[pride] n [ME, fr. OE pryde, fr. prud proud--more at proud] (bef. 12c) 1: the quality or state of being proud: as a: inordinate self-esteem: conceit b: a reasonable or justifiable self-respect c: delight or elation arising from some act, possession, or relationship "parental ~"
2: proud or disdainful behavior or treatment: disdain 3 a: ostentatious display b: highest pitch: prime
4: a source of pride: the best in a group or class
5: a company of lions
6: a showy or impressive group "a ~ of dancers"
[2]pride vt prid.ed ; prid.ing (13c): to indulge (as oneself) in pride