| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| Main Entry: | contumely1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | rude treatment; insolence |
| Etymology: | Latin contumelia 'abuse, insult' |
| Usage: | pl. contumelies |
| Main Entry: | contumely2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a rude and hurtful expression; insult |
| Etymology: | Latin contumelia 'abuse, insult' |
| Usage: | pl. contumelies |
| Main Entry: | contumely3 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | disgrace from another's rudeness; humiliation |
| Etymology: | Latin contumelia 'abuse, insult' |
| Main Entry: | contumely |
| Part of Speech: | v |
| Definition: | to insult or treat rudely |
| Etymology: | Latin contumelia 'abuse, insult' |
| Usage: | transitive |