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  1. 1. n. Excessive vanity excited by one's own performances; empty pride; undue elation of mind; vain show; boastfulness. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. outspoken conceit Source: wordnet
  3. 3. 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. Source: webster
  4. 4. Excessive vanity excited by one's own performances; emptypride; 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' thecombat, he'll break't himself in vainglory. Shak. Source: adambom

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