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==Origin==
==Origin==
Middle French or [[Latin]]; Middle French insulter, from Latin insultare, [[literally]], to spring upon, from in- + saltare to leap
Middle French or [[Latin]]; Middle French insulter, from Latin insultare, [[literally]], to spring upon, from in- + saltare to leap
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1540
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1540]
==Definitions==
==Definitions==
*!: To [[manifest]] arrogant or [[Scorn|scornful]] delight by [[speech]] or [[behavior]]; to exult proudly or contemptuously; to boast, brag, vaunt, [[glory]], triumph, esp. in an insolent or scornful way.
*!: To [[manifest]] arrogant or [[Scorn|scornful]] delight by [[speech]] or [[behavior]]; to exult proudly or contemptuously; to boast, brag, vaunt, [[glory]], triumph, esp. in an insolent or scornful way.
