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Vainglory

Vainglory Meaning & Definition
Vainglory Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Vainglory?

[n] outspoken conceit

Synonyms | Synonyms for Vainglory: boastfulness

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See Also | conceit | vanity

Vainglory In Webster's Dictionary

\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.

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