vaunter

Example Sentences

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Who would not forgive so cajoling a vaunter?

From Inns and Taverns of Old London by Shelley, Henry C. (Henry Charles)

Or shall I rather of Xantippus ask, Who dar'd to undeceive deluded Rome, And prove this vaunter not invincible?

From The Inflexible Captive A Tragedy, in Five Acts by More, Hannah

A vaunter and a liar are near akin.

From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander

Alas! you know I am no vaunter, I; My scars can witness, dumb although they are, That my report is just and full of truth.

From The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus by Shakespeare, William

"Ay, royal Atheling," shouted the company, "compel the vaunter to show us a sample of his skill."

From The Children's Portion by Shoppell, Robert W.