Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Pride \Pride\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prided}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Priding}.]
   To indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to
   plume; -- used reflexively. --Bp. Hall.

         Pluming and priding himself in all his services.
                                                  --South.