Difference between revisions of "Glory"
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:b. Desire for fame; ambition. Obs. | :b. Desire for fame; ambition. Obs. | ||
− | *2. objectively. a. Exalted (and, in mod. use, merited) praise, honour, or admiration accorded by common consent to a person or thing; honourable fame, renown. | + | *2. objectively. a. Exalted (and, in mod. use, merited) praise, honour, or admiration accorded by common consent to a [[person]] or [[thing]]; honourable fame, renown. |
− | :b. the glory of God: the honour of God, considered as the final cause of creation, and as the highest moral aim of intelligent creatures. | + | :b. the '''glory''' of [[God]]: the honour of God, considered as the final cause of [[creation]], and as the highest moral aim of intelligent [[creatures]]. |
*3. Something that brings honour and renown; a subject for boasting; a distinguished ornament; a special distinction; a ‘boast and pride’. Also pl. | *3. Something that brings honour and renown; a subject for boasting; a distinguished ornament; a special distinction; a ‘boast and pride’. Also pl. | ||
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:b. nonce-use. Obs. | :b. nonce-use. Obs. | ||
− | :c. Used as a devout ejaculation (short for Glory be to God) in the worship of various religious sects. Hence vulgarly as a mere exclamation expressive of delight. Also in form glory be! | + | :c. Used as a devout ejaculation (short for Glory be to God) in the [[worship]] of various religious sects. Hence vulgarly as a mere exclamation expressive of delight. Also in form glory be! |
*5. In Biblical phraseology: the glory of God: the majesty and splendour attendant upon a manifestation of God. | *5. In Biblical phraseology: the glory of God: the majesty and splendour attendant upon a manifestation of God. | ||
− | *6. Resplendent beauty or magnificence. Now often with suggestion of sense 5 or 7: An effulgence of light such as is associated with our | + | *6. Resplendent [[beauty]] or magnificence. Now often with suggestion of [[sense]] 5 or 7: An effulgence of [[light]] such as is associated with our [[concept]]ions of [[heaven]]; fig. an unearthly beauty attributed by [[imagination]]. Also pl., features of resplendent beauty or magnificence, splendours. |
− | *7. a. The splendour and bliss of heaven. (Cf. F. la gloire éternelle.) | + | *7. a. The splendour and bliss of [[heaven]]. (Cf. F. la gloire éternelle.) |
:b. colloq. to go to glory: to go to heaven; to die. | :b. colloq. to go to glory: to go to heaven; to die. | ||
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:b. A representation of the heavens opening and revealing celestial beings. ? Obs. (Cf. F. gloire.) | :b. A representation of the heavens opening and revealing celestial beings. ? Obs. (Cf. F. gloire.) | ||
− | :c. transf. Any circle or ring of light; a halo, corona. Also, a name for the star of an order of knighthood (obs.), and spec. an anthelion or fog-bow. | + | :c. transf. Any circle or ring of light; a [[halo]], [[corona]]. Also, a name for the star of an order of knighthood (obs.), and spec. an anthelion or fog-bow. |
:d. Bot. = CORONA 7b. Obs. | :d. Bot. = CORONA 7b. Obs. | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] |
Revision as of 15:34, 3 July 2009
- 1. subjectively. a. The disposition to claim honour for oneself; boastful spirit. Obs. exc. in the combination VAINGLORY.
- b. Desire for fame; ambition. Obs.
- 2. objectively. a. Exalted (and, in mod. use, merited) praise, honour, or admiration accorded by common consent to a person or thing; honourable fame, renown.
- b. the glory of God: the honour of God, considered as the final cause of creation, and as the highest moral aim of intelligent creatures.
- 3. Something that brings honour and renown; a subject for boasting; a distinguished ornament; a special distinction; a ‘boast and pride’. Also pl.
- 4. a. Praise, honour, and thanksgiving offered in adoration.
- b. nonce-use. Obs.
- c. Used as a devout ejaculation (short for Glory be to God) in the worship of various religious sects. Hence vulgarly as a mere exclamation expressive of delight. Also in form glory be!
- 5. In Biblical phraseology: the glory of God: the majesty and splendour attendant upon a manifestation of God.
- 6. Resplendent beauty or magnificence. Now often with suggestion of sense 5 or 7: An effulgence of light such as is associated with our conceptions of heaven; fig. an unearthly beauty attributed by imagination. Also pl., features of resplendent beauty or magnificence, splendours.
- 7. a. The splendour and bliss of heaven. (Cf. F. la gloire éternelle.)
- b. colloq. to go to glory: to go to heaven; to die.
- 8. A state of exaltation and splendour. in one's glory: in one's highest state of magnificence or prosperity; also colloq., in a state of unbounded gratification or enjoyment.
- 9. a. The circle of light represented as surrounding the head, or the whole figure, of the Saviour, the Virgin, or one of the Saints; an AUREOLE n. or NIMBUS.
- b. A representation of the heavens opening and revealing celestial beings. ? Obs. (Cf. F. gloire.)
- c. transf. Any circle or ring of light; a halo, corona. Also, a name for the star of an order of knighthood (obs.), and spec. an anthelion or fog-bow.
- d. Bot. = CORONA 7b. Obs.