[f. AVAUNT v.1 + -ING1.] Boasting, self-glorification, vaunting.
c. 1380. Sir Ferumb., 352. Þat auantyngge þat þou hast mad.
1528. More, Heresyes, IV. Wks. 256/1. In the vaine auaunting of hys own false boast and prayse.
