Etymology

insolence

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Today it means: Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude. Full definition →

Middle French insolence ← Latin īnsolentia
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  1. Latin · derived fromīnsolentia
  2. Middle French · derived frominsolence
  3. English todayinsolence

From Middle French insolence, from Latin īnsolentia.

Words from the same roots

Latinīnsolentia all →

insolency

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