Hypertext Webster Gateway: "priding"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Pride \Pride\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prided}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Priding}.]
To indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to
plume; -- used reflexively. --Bp. Hall.
Pluming and priding himself in all his services.
--South.
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