In-so lence, s

[Fr., from Lat. insolent i a, from in so lens insolent (q. v.); Sp. in so len cia; Ital. in solenza.] *1. That which is unusual or rare. 2. The quality or state of being insolent; over bearing and contemptuous haughtine or pride; contemptuous treatment of others; petulant contempt, impudence. "He became proud even to insolence."-Macaulay: Hist . Eng ., ch. xxiv. 3. An insolent act; insolent conduct toward or treatment of others; impudence. "I do not design to be exposed to such an insolence as this that you have committed against me."- Sir Wm. Temple: To the Procurator of the Court of Holland, *In-so-lence, v. t. [INSOLENCE, 8.] To treat with insolence or contempt; to insult.