Hypertext Webster Gateway: "insolence"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Insolence \In"so*lence\, n. [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 impudence.
Flown with insolence and wine. --Milton.
3. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
Loaded with fetters and insolences from the
soldiers. --Fuller.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Insolence \In"so*lence\, v. t.
To insult. [Obs.] --Eikon Basilike.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
insolence
n 1: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take
liberties [syn: {crust}, {gall}, {impertinence}, {impudence},
{cheekiness}, {freshness}]
2: an offensive disrespectful impudent act
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