Meanings (ES + gloss)
pavonear
To behave (especially to walk or carry oneself) in a pompous, superior manner.
He is a political humbug, the greatest of all humbugs; a man who swaggers about London clubs and consults solemnly about his influence, and in the country is a nonentity.
fanfarronear
To boast or brag noisily; to bluster; to bully.
For the common Soldier when he goes to the Market or Ale-house will offer this Money, and if it be refused, perhaps he will SWAGGER and HECTOR, and Threaten to Beat the BUTCHER or…
To be great is not […] to swagger at our footmen.
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