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Definition of affrontive in English: affrontiveadjective əˈfrʌntɪv Characterized by impudence, insult, or offence; having the tendency or capacity to cause offence.
Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Gauden (c1599–1662), bishop of Worcester. From affront + -ive. Definition of affrontive in US English: affrontiveadjectiveəˈfrʌntɪv Characterized by impudence, insult, or offence; having the tendency or capacity to cause offence.
Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Gauden (c1599–1662), bishop of Worcester. From affront + -ive. |