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Webster 1913 Edition
Vainglory
Vainˊglo′ry
,Noun.
[
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
. Shakespeare
Webster 1828 Edition
Vainglory
VAINGLO'RY
,Noun.
He hath nothing of vainglory.
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory. Phil. 2.