a. and sb. Obs. Also bragadocian, -chian, braggadoccion, -kean, -tian. [f. BRAGGADOCI-O + -AN.]
A. adj. Of the nature of a braggadocio, given to vaunting, B. sb. = BRAGGADOCIO. Hence Braggadocianism.
1599. Broughton’s Lett., ii. 10. Thrasonicall Braggadoccion self-boasting.
1631. R. H., Arraignm. Whole Creature, xi. § 1. 99. [They] magnifie their skill with braggodokean and bumbasted words.
1654. Trapp, Comm. Job xxxiii. 5. To censure Elihu, for a palpable Bragadochian.
1716. M. Davies, Athen. Brit., III. Dissert. Pall. Angl., 20. While the Romanists were venting their bragadocian Lyes.
1624. Bp. Mountagu, Gagg, Pref. 18. Take not this for an enlargement or braggadocianisme.
