He invented gloriole as a contemptuous diminutive of glorie; to describe that vanity of some egotists, so proud of the small talents which they may have received from nature or from accident.
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 (of 3)"
Isaac Disraeli
O'er my head no golden gloriole Ever shall be proudly set For my knowledge of the oriole, Eagle, ibis, or egrette.
"Tobogganing On Parnassus"
Franklin P. Adams
If they darkened the sun in heaven, they clothed it with the strong colours of sunrise in garment or gloriole; if they had given men stones for bread, the stones were carved with kindly faces and fascinating tales.
"The Crimes of England"
G.K. Chesterton