insolence : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: insolence	by the DICT Development Group
3 results for insolence
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
insolence n the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties Synonym(s): crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness an offensive disrespectful impudent act
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Insolence \In"solence\, 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.