PREEN
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Preen (?), n. [AS. preón a clasp, bodkin; akin to D. priem punch, bodkin, awl, G. pfriem, Icel. prj&ō;nn a knitting needle, pin, Dan. preen a bodkin, punch.] A forked tool used by clothiers in dressing cloth.
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Preen, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Preened (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Preening.] [See Preen, n.; or cf. Prune.] 1. To dress with, or as with, a preen; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers; -- said of birds. Derham.
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2. To trim up, as trees. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
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3. Hence: To dress (oneself) carefully or stylishly; to primp.
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4. To pride (oneself) on one's accomplishments; to congratulate (oneself).
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Preen, v. i. To dress up neatly and smartly; to make oneself well-groomed and well-dressed.
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2. To feel proud of one's achievement; to swell or gloat.
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