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Webster 1913 Edition


Insolence

In′so-lence

,
Noun.
[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.

In′so-lence

,
Verb.
T.
To insult.
[Obs.]
Eikon Basilike.

Webster 1828 Edition


Insolence

IN'SOLENCE

,
Noun.
[L. 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.
T.
To treat with haughty contempt. [Not used.]

Definition 2024


insolence

insolence

English

Noun

insolence (countable and uncountable, plural insolences)

  1. Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude.
  2. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
    • Fuller
      Loaded with fetters and insolences from the soldiers.
  3. (obsolete) The quality of being unusual or novel.
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Translations

Derived terms

Verb

insolence (third-person singular simple present insolences, present participle insolencing, simple past and past participle insolenced)

  1. (obsolete) To insult.
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French

Pronunciation

Noun

insolence f (plural insolences)

  1. insolence