单词 | preen |
释义 | preen ![]() v. preened, preen·ing, preens v.tr. 1. a. To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill. b. To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do. 2. To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp. 3. To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat. v.intr. 1. To dress up; primp. 2. To swell with pride; gloat or exult. [Middle English proinen, preinen, blend of Old French proignier, to prune; see PRUNE2, and Old French poroindre, to anoint before (por-, before from Latin prō-; see PRO-1 + oindre, to anoint, from Latin unguere).] preener n. |
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