Where does “insolent” come from?
Insolent comes from Latin insolens, formed from the prefix in- and Latin solens, meaning "not accustomed," derived ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ne and dʰeh₁-.
insolent (English): Insulting in manner or words; Rude; A person who...
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- Insulting in manner or words; Rude; A person who...
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