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Definition of: vanity
(van′ə·tē) noun pl ·ties
1. The condition or character of being vain; a feeling of shallow pride; conceit: ambitious display; ostentation; show.
2. The quality or state of being vain or empty, or destitute of reality, etc.
3. That which is vain or unsubstantial.
4. A vanity bag or box.
5. A dressing–table. See synonyms under ARROGANCE, EGOTISM, LEVITY, PRIDE. [<OF vanité <L vanitas, -tatis <vanus empty, vain]
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