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vainglory

vain·glo·ry [ váyn glàwree ] (plural vain·glo·ries)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. excessive pride: excessive pride in or boastfulness about personal abilities or achievements

2. vain display: an excessive display of something in order to draw attention to it

[12th century. Via French< Latin vana gloria "empty glory"]
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