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From: DICT.TW English-Chinese Dictionary 英漢字典

 in·so·lence /ˈɪn(t)s(ə)lən(t)s/
 傲慢,無禮,傲慢的態度

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 In·so·lence n.
 1. The quality of being unusual or novel. [Obs.]
 2. The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal impudence.
    Flown with insolence and wine.   --Milton.
 3. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
    Loaded with fetters and insolences from the soldiers.   --Fuller.

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 In·so·lence, v. t. To insult. [Obs.]
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From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 insolence
      n 1: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take
           liberties [syn: crust, gall, impertinence, impudence,
            cheekiness, freshness]
      2: an offensive disrespectful impudent act