AFFRONT


Meaning of AFFRONT in English

■ noun an action or remark that causes outrage or offence.

■ verb offend the modesty or values of.

Origin

ME: from OFr. afronter 'to slap in the face, insult', based on L. ad frontem 'to the face'.

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