ˌvainˈglorious

/ ˌveɪnˈɡlɔːrɪəs /

adjective

Another favorite theory among infidels, is that of Buffon, the vain-glorious French philosopher.

Fitzwilliam was a man of hasty temper, Fitton was said to be vain-glorious and was certainly quarrelsome and litigious.

“Think not to impose on me by empty threats and vain-glorious boasting,” he retorted.

He cared nothing for them, and had no understanding of the vain-glorious joys to be derived from their possession.

Again, who, in the vain-glorious Britain of our time, will pardon this?

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