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VAINGLORIES
Noun
vainglories
plural of vainglory
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VAINGLORY
Vain`glo"ry, n. Etym: [Vain + glory.]
Definition: 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.
VAINGLORY
Vain`glo"ry, n. Etym: [Vain + glory.]
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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