When the Pardoner says, "I preach not in vain," he is suggesting that his preaching is effective in getting people to part with their money in exchange for pardons. He is claiming success and influence in his ability to manipulate listeners into making donations to him.
Chaucer suggests the Pardoner is vain by describing him as being without a hood or hat, exposing his long, flowing hair that he believes makes him look more attractive. This detail highlights the Pardoner's preoccupation with his appearance and vanity.
Chaucer portrays the Pardoner as disheveled to suggest he is deceitful and untrustworthy. His unkempt appearance mirrors his corrupt moral character, emphasizing the hypocrisy of his profession as a seller of indulgences.
Chaucer uses physical description to imply that the Pardoner is deceitful and untrustworthy, as a lack of hood symbolizes dishonesty and lack of integrity. This detail adds to the Pardoner's characterization as a manipulative and hypocritical figure within "The Canterbury Tales."
Vain - Excessively proud of one's appearance or accomplishments; conceited.http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/vainIt could mean 'your so fine'. But that's just what someone else once told me.
To do something in vain means that you do not succeed in doing what you are trying to do; to try in vain is to fail.
untrustworthy or deceitful. His appearance symbolizes his lack of integrity and serves as a warning to others about his manipulative nature.
in vain means the expected result is not going to happen
My friend says isus krist instead of saying Jesus Christ because she does not want to take the lords name in vain.
I think you mean "vain".
for no point
To die in vain means that you died for a cause but your death did not change anything.
Vain means conceited, or it may mean to no avail. Here are some sentences.She tried in vain to stand on her head.He was as vain as a peacock."You're so vain!" (a song by Carly Simon)