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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 preen v. Pronunciation: ' prēn Function: noun Etymology: Middle English prene, from Old English prēon; akin to Middle High German pfrieme awl Date: before 12th century 1 dialect chiefly British : PIN 2 dialect chiefly British : BROOCH ]]> 2 preen v. Function: transitive verb Date: 1572 chiefly Scottish : PIN ]]> 3 preen v. Function: verb Etymology: Middle English prenen, alteration of proynen, prunen, from Anglo-French puroindre, proindre, from pur- thoroughly + uindre, oindre to anoint, rub, from Latin unguere ― more at PURCHASE , OINTMENT Date: 14th century transitive verb 1 of a bird : to groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland 2 : to dress or smooth (oneself) up : PRIMP 3 : to pride or congratulate (oneself) for achievement intransitive verb 1 : to make oneself sleek 2 : GLOAT , SWELL –preen·er noun ]]>