\Vain`glo"ry\, n. [Vain + glory.]
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.