priding

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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.
   [1913 Webster]

         Pluming and priding himself in all his services.
                                                  --South.
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