Definition for IN'SO-LENT

IN'SO-LENT, a.

  1. Proud and haughty, with contempt of others; overbearing; domineering in power; as, an insolent master. Atterbury.
  2. Proceeding from insolence; haughty and contemptuous; as, insolent words or behavior.
  3. Unaccustomed; the primary sense. [Not used.]

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