Dictionary entry

Insolence

Webster's Dictionary 1913

In″so‐lence (?), n. [F. insolence, L. insolentia. See Insolent.]

1. The quality of being unusual or novel. 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.