\ ˈpərs-ˌprau̇d
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Definition of purse-proud
: proud because of one's wealth especially in the absence of other distinctions
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“Purse-proud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purse-proud. Accessed 17 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of purse-proud was in 1681
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