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INSOLENCE
insolence
(noun) an offensive disrespectful impudent act
crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness
(noun) the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
insolence (countable and uncountable, plural insolences)
Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude.
Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
(obsolete) The quality of being unusual or novel.
Verb
insolence (third-person singular simple present insolences, present participle insolencing, simple past and past participle insolenced)
(obsolete) To insult.
Anagrams
• incensole, selenonic
Source: Wiktionary
In"so*lence, n. Etym: [F. insolence, L. insolentia. See Insolent.]
1. The quality of being unusual or novel. [Obs.] Spenser.
2. The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal imprudence. Flown with insolence and wine. Milton.
3. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult. Loaded with fetters and insolences from the soldiers. Fuller.
In"so*lence, v. t.
Definition: To insult. [Obs.] Eikon Basilike.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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