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contumelious

ADJECTIVE
insolent
Synonyms
WEAK
abusive brash brazen cheeky contemptuous derisive disdainful disrespectful forward humiliating impertinent impudent insulting malapert opprobrious pert pushy rude sassy saucy scornful scurrilous

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Sir Walter Scott quotes a curious tract in Woodstock, entitled Vindication of the Book of Common Prayer against the Contumelious Slanders of the Fanatic Party terming it "Porridge."

From Notes and Queries, Number 212, November 19, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Bell, George

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