Vamper (?), n.1. One who vamps; one who pieces an old thing with something new; a cobbler.[1913 Webster]2. Same as 2nd vamp, n.[PJC]
Vamper, v. i. [Cf. Vaunt.] To swagger; to make an ostentatious show. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] Jamieson.[1913 Webster]