Vainglory — Defs

01 n. Excessive vanity excited by one's own performances; empty pride; undue elation of mind; vain show; boastfulness.

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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.