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3 definitions found 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 1.6 [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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