Insolence

n. [Fr. insolence, Sp. insolencia, It. insolenzia, insolenza, Lat. insolentia.]

1Sense 1. The quality of being rare or unusual; rarity. [Obs.] Spenser.

2Sense 2. The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; petulant contempt; impudence. “Flown with insolence and wine.” Milton.

3Sense 3. Insolent treatment; insult. [R.] “Loaded with fetter and insolences from the soldiers.” Fuller.

v. t. To treat with haughty contempt. [Obs.] K. Charles.