B. Jonson.
Glo"ry (gl"r; 111), n. [OE. glorie, OF. glorie, gloire, F. gloire, fr.
L. gloria; prob. akin to Gr. kle`os, Skr. Áravas glory, praise, Áru to
hear. See Loud.]
1. Praise, honor, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common
consent to a person or thing; high reputation; honorable fame; renown.
Glory to God in the highest.
Luke ii. 14.
Spread his glory through all countries wide.
Spenser.
2. That quality in a person or thing which secures general praise or
honor; that which brings or gives renown; an object of pride or boast;
the occasion of praise; excellency; brilliancy; splendor.
Think it no glory to swell in tyranny.
Sir P. Sidney.
Jewels lose their glory if neglected.
Shak.
Your sex's glory 't is to shine unknown.
Young.