insolence

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

IN'SOLENCE, noun [Latin insolentia; in and soleo, to be accustomed.] Pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; petulant contempt; impudence. Blown with insolence and wine. IN'SOLENCE, verb transitive To treat with haughty contempt. [Not used.]
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