PREEN

preen

Noun

  1. A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
  2. pin
  3. bodkin; brooch

Verb

  1. To pin; fasten.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers.
  2. To show off, posture, or smarm.
  3. To trim up, as trees.


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