to become insolent

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• Insolent — In so*lent, a. [F. insolent, L. insolens, entis, pref. in not + solens accustomed, p. pr. of solere to be accustomed.] [1913 Webster] 1. Deviating from that which is customary; novel; strange; unusual. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] If one chance to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• insolent — (adj.) late 14c., contemptuous, arrogant, haughty, from L. insolentem (nom. insolens) arrogant, immoderate, lit. unusual, from in not, opposite of (see IN (Cf. in ) (1)) + solentem, prp. of solere be accustomed, which possibly is related to… …   Etymology dictionary

• oferwenian — wv/i2 to be proud, become insolent or presumptuous …   Old to modern English dictionary

• BIBLE — THE CANON, TEXT, AND EDITIONS canon general titles the canon the significance of the canon the process of canonization contents and titles of the books the tripartite canon …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Liaison (French) — In French, most written word final consonants are silent in most contexts. Liaison is the pronunciation of such a consonant immediately before a following vowel sound. For example, the letter s in the word les ( the ) is generally silent, but it… …   Wikipedia

• Chen Jingxuan — (陳敬瑄) (d. April 26, 893[1][2]) was a general of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, who came to control Xichuan Circuit (西川, headquartered in modern Chengdu, Sichuan by virtue of his being an older brother of the eunuch Tian Lingzi, who controlled… …   Wikipedia

• proud — 1 Proud, arrogant, haughty, lordly, insolent, overbearing, supercilious, disdainful can mean in common filled with or showing a sense of one s superiority and scorn for what one regards as in some way inferior. Proud (see also proud under PRIDE… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical.       The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …   Universalium

• ancient Rome — ▪ ancient state, Europe, Africa, and Asia Introduction       the state centred on the city of Rome. This article discusses the period from the founding of the city and the regal period, which began in 753 BC, through the events leading to the… …   Universalium

• religion — religionless, adj. /ri lij euhn/, n. 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and… …   Universalium

• John Mitchel — (Irish: Seán Mistéil; b.November 3, 1815 ndash; d. March 20, 1875) was an Irish nationalist activist, solicitor and political journalist. Born in Camnish, near Dungiven, County Londonderry, Ireland he became a leading Member of both Young Ireland …   Wikipedia