orgulous

adjective or·gu·lous \ˈȯr-gyə-ləs, -gə-\

Definition of ORGULOUS

: proud

Middle English, from Anglo-French orguillus, from orguil pride, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German urguol distinguished

First Known Use: 13th century

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