outrecuidance

But I may perhaps say, without outrecuidance, that there is an Art de négliger les dates as well as one de les verifier.

But the Soldan, in his outrecuidance, demands single combat.

Lord Alfred Douglas' boldness gave Oscar outrecuidance, an insolent arrogance: artist-like he tried to outdo his model in aristocratic disdain.

My Lord Mayenne, it was no outrecuidance brought me here this morning.

Gallants of England," said Front-de-Boeuf, "how relish ye your entertainment at Torquilstone?—Are ye yet aware what your 'surquedy' and 'outrecuidance' 31 merit, for scoffing at the entertainment of a prince of the House of Anjou?—Have ye forgotten how ye requited the unmerited hospitality of the royal John?