■ noun ( plural vanities )
1》 excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
↘[as modifier ] denoting a company publishing works at the author's expense.
2》 the quality of being worthless or futile.
3》 N. Amer. a dressing table.
Origin
ME: from OFr. vanite , from L. vanitas , from vanus (see vain ).