INSOLENCE

n. v.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

The quality of being unusual or novel. [Obs.] Spenser.

2.
n.

The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal imprudence. Flown with insolence and wine. Milton.

3.
n.

Insolent conduct or treatment; insult. Loaded with fetters and insolences from the soldiers. Fuller.

4.
v.

To insult. [Obs.] Eikon Basilike.

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