VAINGLORY
\vˈe͡ɪŋɡləɹˌi], \vˈeɪŋɡləɹˌi], \v_ˈeɪ_ŋ_ɡ_l_ə_ɹ_ˌi]\
Definitions of VAINGLORY
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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Excessive vanity or pride over one's own accomplishments; satisfaction with all that pertains to oneself; vain pomp or show.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
By Daniel Lyons
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Unwarranted pride; boastfulness.
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
By James Champlin Fernald
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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