Hypertext Webster Gateway: "vainglory"
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) 1.7 (wn)
vainglory
n : outspoken conceit [syn: {boastfulness}]
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