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vainglory |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Vainglory \Vain`glo"ry\, n. [Vain + glory.] Excessive vanity excited by one's own performances; empty pride; undue elation of mind; vain show boastfulness. He had nothing of vainglory. --Bacon. The man's undone forever; for if Hector break not his neck i' the combat, he'll break't himself in vainglory. --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: vainglory n : outspoken conceit [syn: {boastfulness}]
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