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vanity

/ˈvænəti/ noun B2
  1. That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit. (countable, uncountable)
  2. Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions. (countable, uncountable)
  3. A dressing table used to apply makeup, preen, and coif hair, in which the table is normally quite low and similar to a desk. (countable, uncountable)
  4. A washbasin installed into a permanently fixed storage unit, used as an item of bathroom furniture. (countable, uncountable)

Plural vanities

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You’ll just pamper Anne’s vanity, Matthew, and she’s as vain as a peacock now.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 194 · C1
Besides, I was comparing it with my own nose and that’s vanity.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 203 · C1
Vanity and Vexation of Spirit
Anne of Green Gables, p. 210 · C1
“Well, I hope you’ll repent to good purpose,” said Marilla severely, “and that you’ve got your eyes opened to where your vanity has led you, Anne.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 216 · C1

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