ˈpurse-pride
Pride of purse or wealth; the self-esteem or arrogance of the wealthy.
| a 1656 Bp. Hall Sel. Th., Supernum. iv. Wks. 1808 VI. 311 Even purse-pride is quarrellous, domineering over the humble neighbourhood. 1753 Murphy Gray's Inn Jrnl. No. 62 The Insolence of Purse-pride. 1841 Hor. Smith Moneyed Man I. iii. 55 The infection of vulgar purse-pride. |