Va″por, v. i. [imp. & p. p.Vapored (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Vaporing.] [From Vapor, n.: cf. L. vaporare.] [Written also vapour.]
1. To pass off in fumes, or as a moist, floating substance, whether visible or invisible, to steam; to be exhaled; to evaporate.
2. To emit vapor or fumes.
Running waters vapor not so much as standing waters. Bacon.
3. To talk idly; to boast or vaunt; to brag.
Poets used to vapor much after this manner. Milton.
We vapor and say, By this time Matthews has beaten them. Walpole.