vaunt

Definition

To speak boastfully.

Etymology

From Middle English vaunten, from Anglo-Norman vaunter, variant of Old French vanter, from Latin vānus (“vain, boastful”).

Example Sentences

• ""The number," said he, "is great, but what can be expected from mere citizen soldiers? They vaunt and menace in time of safety; none are so arrogant when the enemy is at a distance; but when the din of war thunders at the gates they hide themselves in terror.""
• "Charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up."
• "My vanquisher, spoiled of his vaunted spoil."