Preen /(?)/

1. A forked tool used by clothiers in dressing cloth.

imp. & p. p. Preened; p. pr. & vb. n. Preening

1. To dress with, or as with, a preen; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers; -- said of birds.
2. To trim up, as trees. [Prov. Eng.]
3. To dress (oneself) carefully or stylishly; to primp.
4. To pride (oneself) on one's accomplishments; to congratulate (oneself).

1. To dress up neatly and smartly; to make oneself well-groomed and well-dressed.
2. To feel proud of one's achievement; to swell or gloat.