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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Vapouring,) Vaporing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. vapourynge (1548), vapouring (c1630).] The action of behaving in a pretentious or swaggering fashion. —1659 Johnston Diary III 107.
Lord forgive al my excesse … vaporing, vanting, boasting, building castles in the aire
