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Definition or meaning of the English word Boast
To possess or have; as; to boast a name. (v. t.). To dress; as a stone; with a broad chisel. (v. t.). The cause of boasting; occasion of pride or exultation; -- sometimes of laudable pride or exultation. (n.). Act of boasting; vaunting or bragging. (n.). To display in ostentatious language; to speak of with pride; vanity; or exultation; with a view to self-commendation; to extol. (v. t.). To shape roughly as a preparation for the finer work to follow; to cut to the general form required. (v. t.). To speak in exulting language of another; to glory; to exult. (v. i.). To vaunt one's self; to brag; to say or tell things which are intended to give others a high opinion of one's self or of things belonging to one's self; as; to boast of one's exploits courage; descent; wealth. (v. i.). To display vaingloriously. (v. t.). |
