1.
[syn: crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness]
2. an offensive disrespectful impudent act;
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Insolence \In"so*lence\, n. [F. insolence, L. insolentia. See
Insolent.]
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1. The quality of being unusual or novel. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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2. The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness
manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of
others; arrogant contempt; brutal impudence.
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Flown with insolence and wine. --Milton.
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3. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
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Loaded with fetters and insolences from the
soldiers. --Fuller.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Insolence \In"so*lence\, v. t.
To insult. [Obs.] --Eikon Basilike.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
insolence
n 1: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take
liberties [syn: crust, gall, impertinence,
impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness]
2: an offensive disrespectful impudent act