Category:Vainglory

Vain`glo"ry, n. Etym: [vain + glory.]

Defn: 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.