ordgilleux

Norman

Etymology

From Old French orgoillus (“proud”), equivalent to ordgi (“pride”) +‎ -eux (compare French orgueilleux).

Adjective

ordgilleux m

(Jersey) conceited
- 1903, Edgar MacCulloch, “Proverbs, Weather Sayings, etc.”, in Guernsey Folk Lore‎, page 524:
  Orguillaeux coume ùn pouâis sûs v'louss.
  As proud as a louse on velvet.

Derived terms

ordgilleusement (“conceitedly”)

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