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vanity

van.i.ty \'van-*t-e-\ n [ME vanite, fr. OF vanite` fr. L vanitat-, vanitas 
   qua]lity of being empty or vain, fr. vanus empty, vain - more at WANE 1: 
   something that is vain  2: the quality or fact of being vain : as  2a: 
   WORTHLESSNESS, EMPTINESS  2b: FUTILITY  2c: inflated pride in oneself or 
   one's appearance : CONCEIT  3: a fashionable trifle or knicknack  4a: 
   COMPACT  4b: a small case or handbag for toilet articles used by women  5: 
   DRESSING TABLE